Nijinsky, Waslaw. (1889–1950)
Life-Size Photograph as Petrouchka
Enormous Mishkin of NY photographic portrait of Nijinsky in the title role of the ballet Petrouchka, 1911. Photograph printed at a later date, likely last quarter of the 20th century, for use in an unidentified exhibition. Mounted edge to edge on board to the astounding larger-than-life dimensions of 40 x 88 x 2.5 inches! With numerous small nicks and tears and abrasions to the edges, but overall in very good condition. To stand in front of this image, printed to such a scale, is an experience not to be forgotten! **Please note that this work will require professional crating and shipping at a cost to be billed to the buyer separately.Stravinsky composed the music during the winter of 1910–11 for Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes and the ballet was premièred in Paris at the Théâtre du Châtelet on June 13, 1911 under conductor Pierre Monteux, with choreography by Mikhail Fokine and sets by Alexandre Benois, the title role danced by Vaslav Nijinsky. (18217)
Dance Unsigned Photograph