Carlotta Grisi (1819-99) as Giselle, Paris

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"Carlotta Grisi (1819-99) as Giselle, Paris" is a portrait by the British artist Augustus Jules Bouvier, depicting the renowned Italian ballerina Carlotta Grisi in the title role of the ballet "Giselle." Grisi, born in 1819 in Visinada (now Vižinada, Croatia), was a celebrated dancer of the 19th century and is particularly remembered for her creation of the role of Giselle in the ballet's premiere in Paris in 1841. The ballet, composed by Adolphe Adam and choreographed by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot, became a cornerstone of the Romantic ballet repertoire and showcased Grisi's exceptional talent and ethereal presence, which Bouvier sought to capture in his artwork.

Augustus Jules Bouvier was a Victorian painter known for his portraits and genre scenes. His depiction of Carlotta Grisi as Giselle is significant as it immortalizes one of the most iconic performances in ballet history. In the portrait, Grisi is typically shown in the costume of the first act of "Giselle," embodying the innocent and lovestruck peasant girl before her transformation into the ethereal Wili of the second act. The artwork captures the delicate grace and emotional depth that Grisi brought to her performances, which enthralled audiences and contributed to the ballet's enduring popularity.

The painting serves not only as a testament to Grisi's legacy but also as a historical document of the Romantic era's aesthetic and its idealization of the ballerina as a figure of otherworldly beauty and fragility. Bouvier's work is an important piece of ballet iconography, reflecting the era's fascination with the supernatural and the transcendent capabilities of the human spirit, themes central to "Giselle" and the Romantic ballet movement as a whole.

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