[DANCE - 19th Century]

Repertoire des Danseuses Viennoises. In 24 Sets, No. 1, Le Pas des Fleurs, Danced by the Celebrated Danseuses Viennoises at Her Majesty's Theatre. The music by Maretzek... Price 3/-

London: Jullien [PN 88], [1845].

Folio. Coloured lithograph of the famous troupe of Viennese children dancing in ribbon- and flower-bedecked hats and dresses under an arch of roses. Within decorative floral border. Signed by J. Brandard in the stone and printed by M & N Hanhart. 1f. (recto illustrated title, verso blank), [1] (blank), 2-7, [i] (blank) pp. engraved music.

Disbound; minor to moderate foxing; small hole to final leaf.

The Pas des Fleurs was one of the Danseuses Viennoises's greatest triumphs; the troupe performed for Queen Victoria a number of times.

Item #29857

Price: $250.00  other currencies