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Cuadro Flamenco - Diaghilev Ballets Russes - Picasso
Two of the Andalusian dancers (Rojas and El Tejero) performing the Cuadro Flamenco - during the Ballet Russes performabce by Diaghilev at the Princes Theatre, London - the costumes and scenerey were designed by Pablo Citroen Picasso
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This photograph captures the essence of the Cuadro Flamenco performance by the Ballets Russes, directed by Sergei Diaghilev, at the Princes Theatre in London during the 1920s. The image features two of the Andalusian dancers, Rojas and El Tejero, immersed in the passionate and rhythmic dance style that originated in Spain's Andalusian region. The Cuadro Flamenco was part of a larger suite of Spanish dances presented by Diaghilev's company, which aimed to showcase the rich cultural diversity of various European and Asian traditions. The innovative production was a groundbreaking fusion of Eastern and Western artistic influences, and the collaboration between Diaghilev, the Russian impresario, and Pablo Picasso, the renowned Spanish artist, was a significant highlight. Picasso, who designed both the costumes and scenery for the performance, brought his unique artistic vision to the production. The dancers' vibrant and intricately designed costumes, as well as the evocative and symbolic backdrop, added to the overall allure and mystique of the performance. Rojas and El Tejero's intense and expressive movements convey the raw energy and emotion of the Flamenco dance, which remains an enduring symbol of Spanish culture and tradition. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the Princes Theatre in London during the 1920s and the groundbreaking artistic collaborations that defined the Ballets Russes.
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