Karsavina Collection

Tamara Karsavina. Cover of the Jugend Magazine, 1914. Artist: Blanche, Jaques-Emile (1861-1942)
Tamara Karsavina. Cover of the Jugend Magazine, 1914. Private Collection

Nijinsky, Karsavina
He sweeps Karsavina off her feet during the Oiseau de feu (the Firebird) during the Saison Russe at the Chatelet Theatre, Paris

TAMARA KARSAVINA (1885-1978). Russian ballerina, in the ballet, Petrushka, by Igor Stravinksy, 1911

Costume design for the ballet The Firebird (L oiseau de feu) by I. Stravinsky, 1922. Private Collection

Poster of Ballets Russes in a scene of Claude
" Poster of " Ballets Russes" in a scene of Claude Debussys " Jeux". It shows the dancers: Ludmilla Schollar, Vaslav Nijinsky and Tamara Karsavina. FRANCE. Paris

Vaslav Nijinsky / Jeux 3
VASLAV NIJINSKY Russian ballet dancer and choreographer with Schollar and Karsavina in Debussys Jeux during the 8th season of the Ballets Russes Date: 1890 - 1950

Tatler cover - Tamara Karsavina
Tamara Karsavina (1885 - 1978), Russian ballet dancer, who, in 1919, at the time of this photograph, had been performing with the Russian Ballet at the Alhambra Theatre in London. Date: 1919

Portrait of the Ballet dancer Tamara Karsavina, 1915. Creator: Sorin, Saveli Abramovich (1878-1953)
Portrait of the Ballet dancer Tamara Karsavina, 1915. Private Collection.

Album dédié à Tamar Karsavina, 1914. Creator: Barbier, George (1882-1932)
Album dedie a Tamar Karsavina, 1914. Private Collection

Album dédié à Tamar Karsavina, 1914. Creator: Barbier, George (1882-1932)
Album dedie a Tamar Karsavina, 1914. Private Collection

Tamara Karsavina and Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Daphnis et Chloé by M. Ravel, 1914
Tamara Karsavina and Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Daphnis et Chloe by M. Ravel, 1914. Private Collection

Tamara Karsavina in the Diaghilev's first Paris "Saison Russe", 1909. Creator: Anonymous
Tamara Karsavina in the Diaghilev's first Paris "Saison Russe", 1909. Private Collection

Tamara Karsavina, Vaslav Nijinsky and Adolph Bolm in the ballet Carnaval by R. Schumann. Private Collection

Anna Pavlova and Vaslav Nijinsky in the ballet Le Pavillon d Armide by Nikolai Tcherepnin, 1907. Private Collection

Tamara Karsavina caricature by
3771447 Tamara Karsavina caricature by by Legat, Nicolas (1869-1937); (add.info.: Tamara Karsavina, caricature by Nicolas Legat. Russian dancer1885-1978. Legat 1869-1937); Lebrecht Authors

The dancer Thamar Karsavina, London, 1919
The dancer Thamar Karsavina, in the Fire Bird, London, 1919 Date: 1919

Vaslav Nijinsky and Tamara Karsavina
Vaslav Nijinsky (1889 - 1950) and Tamara Karsavina (1885 - 1978) in Le Spectre de la rose. Date: 1911

Pages from Catalogue of Gambas Famous Milan Toe Ballet Shoe (litho)
6030365 Pages from Catalogue of Gambas Famous Milan Toe Ballet Shoe (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Danseurs. Artist: Bonnard, Pierre (1867-1947)
Danseurs. Private Collection

Tamara Karsavina as Echo in the Ballet Narcisse by N. Tcherepnin, 1912. Private Collection

Tamara Karsavina as Zobeide in the Ballet Scheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov, 1923. Private Collection

Michel Fokine in the Ballet The Firebird (L Oiseau de feu) by I. Stravinsky, 1920. Private Collection

Tamara Karsavina in the Ballet The Firebird (L Oiseau de feu) by I. Stravinsky, 1920. Private Collection

Costume design for Tamara Karsavina as Marquise. Music by Mozart, 1924. Private Collection

Tamara Karsavina in the ballet The Firebird by I. Stravinsky. Artist: Barbier, George (1882-1932)
Tamara Karsavina in the ballet The Firebird by I. Stravinsky. Private Collection

Ballet Scheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov Artist: Anonymous
Ballet Scheherazade by N. Rimsky-Korsakov. Private Collection

Portrait of the Ballet dancer Tamara Karsavina (1885-1978), 1914. Private Collection

Ballet dancer Tamara Karsavina (From: Russian Ballet in Caricatures), 1902-1905. From a private collection

Costume design for Tamara Karsavina in the ballet The Firebird (L oiseau de feu) by I. Stravinsky, 1909-1910. From a private collection

Nijinsky and Karsavina in the ballet Le Spectre de la Rose, 1911. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Nijinsky and Karsavina in the ballet Le Spectre de la Rose, 1911. From a private collection

Madame Karsavina, c1913. Artist: Dover Street Studios
Madame Karsavina, c1913. Portrait of the Russian ballerina. Illustration from the book Dancing, Beauty and Games, by Lady Constance Stewart Richardson, published by Arthur L Humphreys, (London, 1913)

Russian ballerina Tamara Karsavina, 1912
Russian ballerina Tamara Karsavina

Tamara Karsavina, Russian ballerina, 1911. As Zobeide in the Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakovs ballet Scheherazade. Karsavina (1885-1978) starred with the Imperial Russian Ballet

Tamara Karsavina, Russian ballerina, in Nikolai Tcherepnins ballet Le Pavillon d Armide, 1913. Karsavina (1885-1978) starred with the Imperial Russian Ballet

Tamara Karsavina, Russian ballerina, 1900s or 1910s. Karsavina (1885-1978) starred with the Imperial Russian Ballet. She left Russia after the Revolution

The Firebird, costume design for Tamara Karsavina in Stravinskys ballet The Firebird, 1910. Artist: Leon Bakst
The Firebird, costume design for Tamara Karsavina in Stravinskys ballet The Firebird, 1910. Published in L Art Decoratif de Leon Bakst. (Paris, 1913). From a private collection

Vaslav Nijinsky and. Tamara Karsavina
Ballets Russes. Ballet Le Spectre de la Rose, music by Carl Maria von Weber and choreography by Mikhail Fokin. On stage, the performers of the premiere

A portrait of Madame Tamar Karsavina, one of the most celebrated of the Russian School of dancers, 1923 Date: 1923

Nijinsky in Carnaval
With Tamara Karsavina in Schumanns Carnaval, presented at the Paris Opera Date: 1912

Thamar Karsavina
TAMARA KARSAVINA Russian ballet dancer in 1914. Date: 1914

Tamara Karsavina (1885 - 1978)
Tamara Karsavina, Russian ballerina, who danced at the Drury Lane theatre, London, from May to July 1914 in a season of opera and ballet overseen by Sir Joseph Beecham

STRAVINSKY: FIREBIRD. Tamara Karsavina in the title role of Stravinskys The Firebird
STRAVINSKY: FIREBIRD. Tamara Karsavina in the title role of Stravinskys " The Firebird, " 1910

Tamara Karsavina / Ils 28
TAMARA KARSAVINA Russian ballet dancer dancing the polka in Les Vendredis

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"Tamara Karsavina: The Iconic Russian Ballerina Who Captivated the World" Step into the enchanting world of ballet and meet Tamara Karsavina, a legendary Russian ballerina whose grace and talent left audiences in awe. Born in 1885, Karsavina's name became synonymous with elegance and artistry. One of her most notable collaborations was with Vaslav Nijinsky, another dance prodigy of their time. Together, they brought to life iconic ballets such as Petrushka by Igor Stravinsky. Their chemistry on stage was undeniable, captivating audiences worldwide. Karsavina's beauty extended beyond her performances; she also graced the covers of magazines like Jugend Magazine in 1914. Her ethereal presence captured the imagination of artists like Blanche Jaques-Emile. The Ballets Russes played a significant role in Karsavina's career, showcasing her immense talent alongside other renowned dancers. Claude's poster immortalized this momentous collaboration, leaving an indelible mark on the history of ballet. In addition to Petrushka, Karsavina mesmerized audiences with her portrayal in The Firebird (L'oiseau de feu), where she donned exquisite costumes designed by Stravinsky himself in 1922. Her partnership with Nijinsky continued to flourish as they took center stage together once again in Carnaval by R. Schumann. Their chemistry radiated through every movement, creating magic that will forever be remembered. Karl August Fischer beautifully captured Karsavina alongside Anna Pavlova and Nijinsky during their performance in Le Pavillon d'Armide by Nikolai Tcherepnin back in 1907 – a testament to their collective brilliance. Even after retiring from dancing herself, Karsavina remained an influential figure within the ballet community for years to come.