Prima Collection

Prima Ballerina Russian Ballet Dancer Anna Pavlova
1924: Russian Ballet dancer Anna Pavlova (1882 - 1931), regarded as the prima ballerina of her era. (Photo by James Abbe/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Statue of Augustus - The Vatican, Italy
Emperor Augustus (63 BC AD 14). The Prima Porta statue - Vatican, Rome, Italy. Date: circa 1910s

Augustus Prima Porta. Vatican Museums
Augustus (61 BC-14 AD). First roman emperor. Marble statue of Augustus of Prima Porta. (1st century) in the role of commander of the army. Vatican Museums. Vatican City State

Bald Prima Donna 20C
A prima donna and her two bald-headed admirers

Anna Pavlova with her pet swan Jack, c. 1905 (b / w photo)
XJF366806 Anna Pavlova with her pet swan Jack, c.1905 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Russian Ballet Dancer Anna Pavlova
Russian Ballet dancer Anna Pavlova (1882 - 1931), regarded as the prima ballerina of her era, wearing a pleated dress without a corset for complete freedom of movement

Galina Ulanova, Russian Ballerina as Giselle
Galina Ulanova (1910-1998), Russian Ballerina in the role of Giselle. Date: circa 1930s

Anna Pavlova and Marius Petipa
Anna Pavlova (1881 -1931) elegantly striking a pose under the watchful eyes of her long running admirer the great Marius Petipa (1818 1910). Date: circa 1905

Sailing off Isle Del Aire, Menorca, Spain
A yacht with reefed sails heels over as it beats to windward in turquoise sea towards the lighthouse on Isle Del Aire, Menorca, Spain. Taken from Punta Prima Date: 2012

World War 1 1914 1918-An amputee soldier returns to work in the countryside
5314356 World War 1 1914 1918-An amputee soldier returns to work in the countryside; (add.info.: World War 1 1914 1918-An amputee soldier returns to work in the countryside. 1917); SeM Studio/UIG.

Mme. Marie Guy-Stephan in the role of Katty in "Le Lutin de la Vallee" at the Theatre Lyrique
5855428 Mme. Marie Guy-Stephan in the role of Katty in "Le Lutin de la Vallee" at the Theatre Lyrique; (add.info)

Anna Pavlova in the role of the Dying Swan, c.1905 (b/w photo)
XJF366807 Anna Pavlova in the role of the Dying Swan, c.1905 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anna Pavlova (1881-1931)

Pavlova
A lithograph portraying the Russian prima ballerina, Anna Pavlovna Pavlova, 1881-1931. She is captured here, mid performance, forming an elegant pose, at the Palace Theater in London. Date: circa 1912

Dearborn Portrait Advertisement
An advertisement for Dearborn Ltd, providers of cosmetics, including face powder, shampoo and face cream. The portrait photo is of Signorina Toti Dal Monte, a brilliant operatic prima donna

Marie Alexandrowicz, opera singer
Marie Alexandrowicz, here depicted at the age of 17, having just signed up for a five year engagement at the Opera House, Paris. Date: circa 1910

Ruth Vincent with her son
Ruth Vincent (1877-1955), an English opera singer and actress. She began her career with the D'Oyly Carte opera company at the age of 17, and went on to appear in musical comedies

Emmy Destinn
The opera singer Emmy Destinn (1878-1930) on the cover of The Tatler'. She was due to have performed at the Chatelet Theatre in Paris with the New York Metropolitan operatic company

Anna Pavlova, Russian prima ballerina
Portrait of Anna Pavlova (1881-1931), prima ballerina assoluta of the St Petersburg Royal Opera House. She was a principal artist with the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes

Margot Fonteyn dancing with Michael Somes
Prima ballerina Dame Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991) dancing a pas de deux with Michael Somes (1917-1994). They were frequent dancing partners in the Royal Ballet company. Date: circa 1950s

Ballerina on stage after a performance, after the painting by L'Etoile by Francois Flameng
Vintage illustration of a ballerina on stage after a performance, after the painting by L'Etoile by Francois Flameng

Pavlova in "Fairy Doll" (b/w photo)
3630796 Pavlova in "Fairy Doll" (b/w photo) by Bransburg, Saul (fl.1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pavlova in "Fairy Doll". Photograph bys Bransburg)

Pavlova in The Dying Swan (b/w photo)
3646368 Pavlova in The Dying Swan (b/w photo) by Riel, Frans van (1879-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pavlova in The Dying Swan. Photograph by van Riel, Buenos Aires)

Pavlova in The Dragon Fly, 1916 (b/w photo)
3630817 Pavlova in The Dragon Fly, 1916 (b/w photo) by Hill, Ira L. (1876/7-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pavlova in The Dragon Fly. Photograph by Hill's Studio, New York)

At the age of 15 in her school dress (b / w photo)
3630769 At the age of 15 in her school dress (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the age of 15 in her school dress)

English Female impersonator and singer Bobby De Lys
A photograph of the English Female impersonator and singer Bobby De Lys, 1920s Date: 1920s

Sheet music - British female impersonator Bert Errol
Sheet music featuring the British female impersonator Bert Errol, 1920s Date: 1920s

Female impersonator and Male prima donna Bobbie de Lys
Advert for the female impersonator and Male prima donna Bobbie De Lys Date: 1921-1925

A portrait of Anna Pavlova, 1920 Date: 1920

A portrait of Anna Pavlova in her The Fairy Doll dance, 1925 Date: 1925

Anna Pavlova in her famous The Death of the Swan dance, 1925 Date: 1925

Volinine, Anna Pavlova and Novikoff in their Coquetterie de Colombine dance, 1925 Date: 1925

Anna Pavlova and Novikoff in Don Quixote, 1925 Date: 1925

Anna Pavlova and Novikoff in their Syrian dance, 1925 Date: 1925

Advert,s L Prima Donna Corsets
Advert fors L Prima Donna Corsets, available at a range of department stores. 1897

Antique wall paintings from Pompeii
Antique Trompe l oeil wall paintings from the Casa della Caccia, or the House of L. Ceius Secundus and Fabia Prima, and the Casa del Vestali, House of the Vestals, Pompeii

Yellow bugle or ground-pine species, Ajuga chamaepitys. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Varieties of sea urchins
Green sea urchin, Psammechinus miliaris 1, 4, Echinometra digitata prima 2, long-spined urchin, Diadema setosum 3, and other varieties. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G.W

Pavlova with Novikoff in "Chopiniana"(b / w photo)
3630793 Pavlova with Novikoff in " Chopiniana" (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pavlova with Novikoff in " Chopiniana")

At the age of 9 (b / w photo)
3630767 At the age of 9 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the age of 9)

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

A New Butterfly - Madame Tamaki Miura
Madame Tamaki Miura (1884-1946), Japanese opera singer, whose most famous part was in Puccinis Madame Butterfly. Pictured in The Tatler magazine in June 1915 at the time she was appearing in the role

Finalist :))
A cat looks like a prima ballet dancer. It's wearing a skirt and dancing on a theater stage.. Iryna Kuznetsova (Iridi)

Aleksandra Dionisyevna Danilova 1903 -1997 Russian Born Prima Ballerina Assoluta From The Book Footnotes To The Ballet Published 1938

Anna Pavlovna (Matveyevna) Pavlova, 1881 - 1931. Russian prima ballerina. From These Tremendous Years, published 1938

Omnia ab uno natura prima materia F de la Rose-Croix
Omnia ab uno natura prima materia, F. de la Rose-Croix, Manly Palmer Hall collection of alchemical manuscripts, 1500-1825, Watercolor, pen-and-ink, on paper, ca

Prospettiva della prima macchina de fuochi d artificio rappresentante il tempio di Minerva... Feste della Chinea, Le Lorrain, Louis Joseph, 1715 - 1759, Etching, 1746

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"Prima: A Celebration of Grace, Talent, and Legacy" Step into the world Ballerina Anna Pavlova, a Russian ballet dancer whose ethereal performances captivated audiences worldwide. From her iconic statue at The Vatican in Italy to her timeless portrayal in Augustus Prima Porta's masterpiece, her influence knows no bounds. Immerse yourself in the beauty and artistry as you witness Anna Pavlova gracefully dance across the stage with Marius Petipa, leaving spectators spellbound by their seamless collaboration. In a rare black-and-white photograph, she is seen tenderly embracing her beloved pet swan Jack - a symbol of elegance and grace. Not limited to ballet alone, "prima" extends its reach beyond dance. Explore the realm of music through British female impersonator Bert Errol's sheet music compositions that embody the spirit of this bald prima donna from the 20th century. Their melodies transport listeners to another time and place. Away from the spotlight, join Anna Pavlova on an adventure sailing off Isle Del Aire in Menorca, Spain. Witnessing her free-spirited nature against breathtaking landscapes reminds us that even primas find solace amidst nature's wonders. Through it all, let us not forget how Prima Ballerina Anna Pavlova paved the way for future generations with sheer talent and determination. Her legacy lives on through every graceful movement performed by aspiring dancers who strive to emulate her greatness. In this Dearborn Portrait Advertisement featuring Pavlova herself, we are reminded that true artistry transcends boundaries; it touches hearts and souls across time and cultures alike. Join us as we celebrate "Prima, " an embodiment of excellence in various forms - be it through ballet or music - reminding us that there is beauty to be found within each individual interpretation.