Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Mlle Pauline Leroux as she appeared in the ballet of the Somnambule at the King's Theatre this season dated 14 April 1833
Pencil, watercolour | 17.6 x 16.9 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980015.dm
In an exhibition, Kensington Palace
Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Master: PRINCESS VICTORIA SKETCHES 1 Item: Mlle Pauline Leroux as she appeared in the ballet of the Somnambule at the King's Theatre this season dated 14 April 1833
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A watercolour showing the ballet dancer Pauline Leroux as the lead in the ballet of La Somnambule. She is shown full-length, facing forward. She is standing with one leg extended out to one side and has her hands in the pockets of her apron. She is dressed in ballet costume.
Inscribed below: Mlle Pauline Leroux as she appeared in the ballet of the Somnambule at the King's Theatre this season.
Inscribed lower left: PV.f.KP. April 14th 1833.
Verso: a pencil drawing showing a partial view of Leroux in La Somnambule. She is shown half-length, facing forward.
Princess Victoria saw La Somnambule at the King's Theatre on 13 April 1833. In her journal entry of that day, the young princess describes how Leroux "looked quite lovely & acted prettily". -
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Medium and techniques
Pencil, watercolour
Measurements
17.6 x 16.9 cm (sheet of paper)
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Place of Production
Kensington Palace