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Viscount Sydney, He received the Royal Commands and lengthened the skirts of the Ballet, 1 May 1869, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
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Viscount Sydney, He received the Royal Commands and lengthened the skirts of the Ballet, 1 May 1869, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611864 Viscount Sydney, He received the Royal Commands and lengthened the skirts of the Ballet, 1 May 1869, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Viscount Sydney, He received the Royal Commands and lengthened the skirts of the Ballet, 1 May 1869, Vanity Fair cartoon); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection
Media ID 22413950
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Ballet Choreography Received Skirts Vanity Fair Viscount Sydney
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This vibrant and humorous cartoon print, titled "Viscount Sydney, He received the Royal Commands and lengthened the skirts of the Ballet" captures a satirical moment in history. Created by Carlo Pellegrini for Vanity Fair in May 1869, this colour lithograph showcases Viscount Sydney's influence on ballet choreography. The image depicts Viscount Sydney as a central figure, surrounded by dancers with exaggeratedly elongated skirts. The artist cleverly portrays Viscount Sydney receiving royal commands to alter the traditional ballet attire. This comical twist highlights his role in shaping dance performances during that era. Pellegrini's caricature style adds an element of satire to this piece. Through his scathing satire, he critiques both Viscount Sydney's involvement in ballet choreography and society's obsession with adhering to royal commands. The use of vibrant colours enhances the visual impact of this artwork. It draws attention to the exaggerated skirts and emphasizes their absurdity within a traditional ballet setting. Overall, this satirical cartoon offers a glimpse into Victorian society's fascination with dance and its relationship with authority figures like Viscount Sydney. With its witty commentary on power dynamics within artistic circles, this print serves as both entertainment and social critique from that time period.
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