Ballet (Boutique Fantasque)

1935–1937

Alexey Brodovitch

Associated Names
Alexey Brodovitch

Artist, American, born Russia, 1898 - 1971

This is a photograph of a stage performance featuring figures in costumes appearing to be in the midst of a theatrical or dance performance. The image is slightly blurry, suggesting movement. The costumes include a top hat and boots. The setting is likely a stage, as evidenced by the lighting and backdrop. Bright stage light in the background casts a glow over the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Stephen G. Stein

  • Dimensions

    image: 24.2 × 34.2 cm (9 1/2 × 13 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 27.7 × 35.2 cm (10 7/8 × 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.29.91


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Christie's New York, 18 October 2006, lot 120); Stephen G. Stein, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 2020.

Associated Names


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