Rare large format original Bassano Ltd. of London sepia silver gelatin photograph of the celebrated Russian Empire ballerina who danced with the Imperial Ballet and the Ballets Russes. A striking image in the role of Aurora in the 1921-22 London Diaghilev Ballets Russes production of The Sleeping Princess, signed and inscribed in blue ink to the mount in Russian and dated 5-2-22, Alhambra [popular theatre and music hall which dominated the ballet scene during this period, located on the east side of Leicester Square], London. The photograph 5.6 x 7.6 inches [14.2 x 19.5 cm], overall 10 x 14.5 inches [25.5 x 37 cm]. Lights creasing to mount edges, overall very fine. Read More...