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Ballet Les Sylphides
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Ballet Les Sylphides
Ballet Les Sylphides, performed by the Diaghilevs Ballets Russes after the choreography by Mikhail Fokin. Watercolour by Ernst Oppler (1925). Watercolour
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Ballet Les Sylphides" is a captivating watercolor painting depicting a scene from the iconic ballet production of the same name, performed by the Ballets Russes under the choreography of Mikhail Fokine. The painting, created by Ernst Oppler in 1925, captures the ethereal and dreamlike quality of the ballet, with its graceful dancers clad in flowing white costumes and diaphanous veils. At the center of the painting, a group of women, their bodies in fluid motion, appear as if they are being carried away by the wind. Their delicate and feminine forms exude a sense of weightlessness and grace, embodying the spirit of the sylphs, mythical beings from Greek mythology who are believed to inhabit the woods and meadows. The painting also features prominent figures such as Sergei Diaghilev, the founder and impresario of the Ballets Russes, and Michel Fokine, the choreographer of "Ballet Les Sylphides." Diaghilev is depicted standing to the side, observing the performance intently, while Fokine, dressed in a suit and hat, watches from the wings. The painting, which is part of a larger body of work by Oppler, is a testament to the cultural significance of the Ballets Russes and its groundbreaking productions. Founded in 1909, the company, which was active until 1929, revolutionized the world of dance by introducing modernist ideas and experimentation to the traditional ballet form. This stunning watercolor painting, with its vibrant colors and intricate details, is a must-have for any art or dance enthusiast's collection. It offers a glimpse into the rich history of ballet and the enduring influence of the Ballets Russes on the world of dance.
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