Elssler, Fanny. (1810-1884). Original Lithograph Portrait, dancing the Cachucha. . Paris: Marchans. ca. 1840. A very fine original lithograph by J. Rigo et Cie after the drawing by Alex. Lacauchie. From Galerie des Artistes Dramatiques de Paris. 23 x 30.5 cm. Matted to 28 x 37 cm.
The legendary Austrian ballerina was especially celebrated for the Spanish Cachucha, which she introduced in 1836 in the role of Florinda in Le Diable Boiteaux, choreographed by Coralli. "Based on a traditional Spanish rhythm, this dance is characterized by intricate stamping and tapping footwork, coquettish glances, and a supple, swaying torso. It became the most talked-about ballet in Paris." (Oxford Dictionary of Dance)
The legendary Austrian ballerina was especially celebrated for the Spanish Cachucha, which she introduced in 1836 in the role of Florinda in Le Diable Boiteaux, choreographed by Coralli. "Based on a traditional Spanish rhythm, this dance is characterized by intricate stamping and tapping footwork, coquettish glances, and a supple, swaying torso. It became the most talked-about ballet in Paris." (Oxford Dictionary of Dance)
Elssler, Fanny. (1810-1884). Original Lithograph Portrait, dancing the Cachucha. . Paris: Marchans. ca. 1840. A very fine original lithograph by J. Rigo et Cie after the drawing by Alex. Lacauchie. From Galerie des Artistes Dramatiques de Paris. 23 x 30.5 cm. Matted to 28 x 37 cm.
The legendary Austrian ballerina was especially celebrated for the Spanish Cachucha, which she introduced in 1836 in the role of Florinda in Le Diable Boiteaux, choreographed by Coralli. "Based on a traditional Spanish rhythm, this dance is characterized by intricate stamping and tapping footwork, coquettish glances, and a supple, swaying torso. It became the most talked-about ballet in Paris." (Oxford Dictionary of Dance)
The legendary Austrian ballerina was especially celebrated for the Spanish Cachucha, which she introduced in 1836 in the role of Florinda in Le Diable Boiteaux, choreographed by Coralli. "Based on a traditional Spanish rhythm, this dance is characterized by intricate stamping and tapping footwork, coquettish glances, and a supple, swaying torso. It became the most talked-about ballet in Paris." (Oxford Dictionary of Dance)