[Dance] [Ballets Russes] Karsavina, Tamara. (1885–1978)
Signed Photograph in Les Femmes de Bonne Humeur
Signed doubleweight original silver print photograph of the legendary ballerina, Nijinsky's dance partner at the Ballets Russes. A striking image in profile, holding a fan, in costume for Mariuccia in Massine’s ballet Les Femmes de bonne humeur designed by Leon Bakst, signed with her name alone "Tamara Karsavina" in blue ink. The verso is blank, but this image was taken by Foulsham & Banfield in London in 1919. 20 x 14.5 cm. Signature to a dark area of the image, small chips to upper right edge, otherwise fine. (11545)Signed Photograph Dance