Pointe Collection (page 5)

The Upper Lakes, Pointe De Meuron, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Gatteville lighthouse or phare is 75 metres high and was built 1829-1834 Pointe de Barfleur Cotentin Peninsula Normandy
MAB-893 Normandy France Gatteville lighthouse or phare is 75 metres high and was built 1829-1834 Pointe de Barfleur Cotentin Peninsula Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Chateau la Pointe and vineyard Pomerol Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine France

AUGUSTE VESTRIS (1760-1842). French dancer. Line engraving, English, 1781

BALLET: ONDINE, 1843. Shadow dance from a performance of Ondine, choreographed by Jules Perrot with music by Cesare Pugni. Fanny Cerrito in the title role. English wood engraving, 1843

THE FAIR MAID OF GHENT. Scene from the ballet, The Fair Maid of Ghent. Wood engraving, 1845

BALLET: FETE DES ROSIERES. A performance of the Fete des Rosieres, at Her Majestys Theatre, London, England in 1852. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

BALLET: LES METAMORPHOSES. The masquerade scene from the ballet, Les Metamorphoses, choreographed by Paul Taglioni and composed by Cesare Pugni. Wood engraving from an English newspaper, 1850

BALLET: PAS DES DEESSES. Performance of the Pas des Deesses, at Her Majestys Theatre, London, England. English newspaper engraving, 1846

BALLET: FIORITA, 1848. A performance of Fiorita, with Rosati and Marie Taglioni in the principle roles, at Her Majestys Theatre, London, England, in 1848

BALLET, 1850. A performance of Pas de Trois des Graces at Her Majestys Theatre in London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1850

BALLET: LES AMAZONS, 1848. A scene from Les Amazons performed at the Covent Garden Theater. Wood engraving, English, 1848

MARIE TAGLIONI (1804-1884). Italian ballet dancer. Performing a pas de quatre at Her Majestys Theatre, London, England, in 1845. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

Pointe de Vigile (Punta San Vigilio), Lake Garda, Italy. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Pointe du Raz, Douarnenez, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

DEGAS: BALLET CLASS, c1878. The Ballet Class. Oil on canvas by Edgar Degas, c1878

DEGAS: BALLET SCENE. Pastel on cardboard by Edgar Degas, c1906-08

Izmir, Turkey - Railway Station
Railway Station (Gare de la Pointe) at Izmir (Smyrne), Turkey Date: circa 1899

Guadeloupe Point a Pitre
The harbour, with steamships and sailing vessels

Descending Matterhorn
Edward Whymper on the Matterhorn : he and his party find themselves in a tricky situation as they descend the western arete of the Pointe des Ecrins

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"Pointe: The Enchanting Dance of Ballet in the Dark" Step into the mesmerizing world of ballet, where graceful movements come to life even in the darkest corners. Inspired by Edgar Degas' masterpiece "Le foyer de la Danse a l Opera de la Rue le Peletier, " we delve into the captivating realm work. In this ethereal art form, ballet dancers exercise their bodies and minds with unwavering dedication. From intense training sessions to delicate rehearsals like Camille Bos preparing for her role in La Grisi, every moment is an opportunity for growth and perfection. The enchantment continues as Anna Pavlova takes center stage, her talent radiating like a rotary light. Beaulieu-sur-Mer's picturesque La Pointe Fourmie on the French Riviera serves as a backdrop to her breathtaking performance in Swan Lake, capturing hearts with each graceful movement. Edgar Degas himself captures the essence of anticipation before a ballet performance in his timeless piece "Before the Ballet. " As dancers prepare backstage, their dreams take flight amidst whispers of excitement and nerves. And then comes that magical moment when a ballerina rises en pointe – weightlessly defying gravity. With strength and poise, she transports us into another dimension where beauty knows no bounds. Mirrored reflections reveal perfectly arched legs adorned with satin shoes that have endured countless hours of practice. Witnessing Les ballerines de l'Opéra is witnessing poetry in motion; it's witnessing passion personified through every leap and pirouette. These artists dedicate their lives to mastering an art form that transcends language barriers and touches souls worldwide. So let us immerse ourselves in this extraordinary world – one filled with darkness illuminated by grace, discipline, and sheer determination. Let us celebrate these remarkable individuals who bring magic to life through dance – forever etching their mark on history's grand stage called ballet.