Description
The Ballet Theatre Foundation governs the American Ballet Theatre, one of New York’s leading dance companies. In 1954, The Fancy Free Ball celebrated the company’s 15th anniversary with a black tie event featuring performances by dancers, composers and others who had participated over the years. The artwork is framed and accompanied by an example of the printed invitation for the event.
Condition: Generally very good with the usual overall light toning and wear. Painted on blue paper, now faded to steely blue gray. Original linen mat and ebonized frame with red fillet, with usual toning and wear.
References:
“Fancy Free.” American Ballet Theatre. 2003-2007. http://www.abt.org/education/archive/ballets/fancy_free.html (15 November 2012).
“Margaret Sullivan and Lucia Chase.” Corbis Images. 6 October 1954. Online at: http://www.corbisimages.com/stock-photo/rights-managed/U1266507INP/margaret-sullivan-and-lucia-chase (15 November 2012).
