Mlle Mourawieff dans Giselle 1863

This albumen print by André-Adolphe-Eugène Disdéri depicts Mlle Mourawieff in the role of Giselle. Disdéri, a pioneer of photography, captured a series of poses of the ballerina, demonstrating the sequential nature of ballet. The six images show Mlle Mourawieff in a variety of stances, highlighting the grace and fluidity of her movements. The print is part of a larger album, and is a fascinating example of 19th-century portraiture and its ability to capture the ephemeral nature of performance.