Tamara Collection

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

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

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

Tamara de Lempicka at the Venice Lido
Charles Alvar-Harding and Baroness Kuffner, aka the artist Tamara de Lempicka in a flamboyant picture hat at the Venice Lido

Large family group by front entrance of Oddington House
A large family group by the front entrance of Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. The children's nurse stands on the far left and a pair of very fine perambulators are ready

Tamara, a Figure of a Ballerina Tying her Shoe, early 20th century (gilt-bronze, silvered, ivory)
985647 Tamara, a Figure of a Ballerina Tying her Shoe, early 20th century (gilt-bronze, silvered, ivory, veined black marble base) by Chiparus

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

Strictly Parisian - the American dancers Florenz Tamara (of the dance team Fowler and Tamara), wearing some exclusive creations from Paul Poiret in Paris, 1928 Date: 1928

A portrait of the dancer Tamara Geva, 1930 - who was a hit of the last Chauve Souris, and an outstanding success of Whoopee last season Date: 1930

A dual photograph of Russian dancer Tamara Geva, 1931 Date: 1931

Tamara and Robert Brunnau in New Princes Frivolities cabaret
Tamara and Robert Brunnau in Percy Athoss New Princes Frivolities cabaret show at the New Princes Restaurant, London, 1926 (7th edition) Date: 1926

Tamara Geva (1907 - 1997), Russian-American actress, ballet dancer and choreographer. She was the first wife of dancer/choreographer George Balanchine. Date: 1938

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

AN OFFENSIVE PHOTO
When Russian dancer Tamara Swirskaya is photographed on the steps of the Loggetta del Sansovino, Venezia, there are protests against the desecration of a sacred site Date: 1920

Tamaras Dance. Illustration to the poem The Demon by Mikhail Lermontov, 1890-1891. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Tamara in the coffin. Illustration to the poem The Demon by Mikhail Lermontov, 1890-1891. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Stage design for the ballet Thamar by M. A. Balakirev, 1912. Artist: Bakst, Leon (1866-1924)
Stage design for the ballet Thamar by M.A. Balakirev, 1912. 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)

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

Tamara Toumanova 1919 - 1996 Russian Ballerina And Actress From The Book Footnotes To The Ballet Published 1938

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

Demidoff & Tamara / Ballet
Demidoff & Tamara Gamsakourdia, from a drawing by Cappiello Date: 1919

Tamara Desni - German-born British actress
Tamara Desni (19132008) - German-born British actress. She appeared in films in the 1930s and 1940s and married five times. Date: 1938

Fowler and Tamara (1926)
A portrait of Fowler and Tamara at Coral Gables, Florida - currently appearing at the Casa Lopez cabaret New York (1926) Date: 1926

The dancing act of Fowler and Tamara in the Piccadilly Revel
The American dancing act of Fowler and Tamara in the Piccadilly Revels (1927), the cabaret show at the Piccadilly Hotel, London Date: 1927

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

Fowler and Tamara at the Folies Bergere
Fowler and Tamara in Une Vente de Folie at the Folies Bergere and (on left) Mlle Marpha in L Horloge des Fetes and Le Poisson d Avril from Paris Plaisirs number 60, June 1927 Date: 1927

Set Design for Thamar, 1912 (w / c on paper)
XIR59429 Set Design for Thamar, 1912 (w/c on paper) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; Russian, out of copyright

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

Advert for the dancing team of Fowler and Tamara, New York, 1936 (famous for cabaret and stage show appearances on both sides of the Atlantic in the 20s and 30s) Date: 1936

Florenz Tamara
The dancer Tamara, who, with her partner Addison Fowler was one of the leading exponents of Spanish style ballroom dancing at cabaret venues in America and Europe

Cover of Dance magazine, June 1924
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, June 1924, featuring the dancing act of Fowler and Tamara. Date: 1924

Cover of Dance magazine, August 1926
Art deco cover of Dance magazine, August 1926, featuring the dancing act of Fowler and Tamara. Date: 1926

Cover of Dance magazine, January 1928

The dancing team of Addison Fowler and Florenz Tamara in Un Vent de Folie at the Folies Bergere, Paris, 1927 Date: 1927

Sokotra, Yemen
The village and bay of Tamara, on the island of Sokotra (variously spelt)

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

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Tamara Karsavina: A Captivating Tale of Grace and Talent Step into the enchanting world Karsavina, a Russian ballerina whose name resonates with elegance and artistry. Born in 1885, she graced the stage with her ethereal presence, leaving audiences spellbound. One iconic moment captured Tamara's brilliance in Igor Stravinsky's ballet masterpiece, Petrushka. Her delicate movements breathed life into the character, mesmerizing spectators as they witnessed her seamless fusion of technique and emotion. The Ballets Russes poster transports us back to a scene from Claude Debussy's composition. Tamara stands amidst a symphony of colors and textures, embodying the very essence of grace itself. Her allure extended beyond the stage as well. The Tatler cover featuring Tamara showcases her magnetic charm that captivated not only ballet enthusiasts but also admirers across various spheres. A photograph from around 1910 immortalizes Tamara at the peak of her career. With poise radiating from every pore, she embodies both strength and vulnerability simultaneously—a testament to her unparalleled talent. In an endearing family portrait taken at Oddington House, we catch a glimpse of another facet of Tamara's life—the warmth and love shared within this large gathering speak volumes about her nurturing spirit offstage. At Venice Lido, we find Tamara de Lempicka capturing moments through brushstrokes on canvas—an artist herself immersed in beauty while surrounded by it. Vaslav Nijinsky was fortunate enough to share the spotlight with this luminary dancer. Together they created magic on stage—two souls entwined in their passion for movement and expression. Tamara's portrayal as a slave in Cleopatra transported audiences to ancient Egypt; through black-and-white photography, we witness her ability to transcend time itself—a true embodiment of dedication to craft.