Tamara Karsavina and Margot Fonteyn
Photograph
1954 (photographed)
1954 (photographed)
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The press photograph shows Tamara Karsavina coaching Margot Fonteyn as the Firebird. Karsavina had created the role for Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes in 1910. In conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the death of Serge Diaghilev, the Sadler's Wells [Royal] Ballet danced the ballet for the first time with Fonteyn in the title role at the Edinburgh Festival on 23 August 1954. This photograph was taken at the dress rehearsal at Covent Garden.
Object details
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| Title | Tamara Karsavina and Margot Fonteyn (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Photograph |
| Brief description | Photograph by Keystone Press Agency of Tamara Karsavina coaching Margot Fonteyn in The Firebird, 1954 |
| Physical description | Photograph. Tamara Karsavina in day wear, her arms conveying the beating of wings, is showing the movement to Margot Fonteyn dressed in the Firebird's costume of tutu and feathered headdress. |
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| Credit line | Given by the estate of Michael Dicken |
| Summary | The press photograph shows Tamara Karsavina coaching Margot Fonteyn as the Firebird. Karsavina had created the role for Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes in 1910. In conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the death of Serge Diaghilev, the Sadler's Wells [Royal] Ballet danced the ballet for the first time with Fonteyn in the title role at the Edinburgh Festival on 23 August 1954. This photograph was taken at the dress rehearsal at Covent Garden. |
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| Accession number | S.487-2021 |
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| Record created | May 23, 2021 |
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