Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Mlle Pauline Leroux as she appeared as Effie in the ballet of La Sylphide at the King's Theatre dated 26 June 1833
Pencil, watercolour | 18.7 x 11.8 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980015.ee
In an exhibition, Kensington Palace
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A watercolour showing the ballet dancer Pauline Leroux as the character of Effie in the ballet of La Sylphide. She is shown full-length, facing forward. She is shown standing with one leg out to the side and her hands held together in front of her. She is dressed in ballet costume.
Inscribed below: Mlle Pauline Leroux as she appeared as Effie in the ballet of La Sylphide at the King's Theatre.
Inscribed lower left: PV.f.KP June 26th 1833.
Princess Victoria saw La Sylphide performed at the King's Theatre on 22 June 1833. In her journal entry of that day, the young princess describes how Leroux "looked very pretty". -
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Medium and techniques
Pencil, watercolour
Measurements
18.7 x 11.8 cm (sheet of paper)
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Place of Production
Kensington Palace