Costume design (Aphrodite on a Dolphin...) for artist's ballet "Orphée of the Quat-z-arts" 1912

Florine Stettheimer’s “Costume design (Aphrodite on a Dolphin...) for artist's ballet "Orphée of the Quat-z-arts"” (1912) is a colorful gouache on paper depicting the Greek goddess Aphrodite riding a dolphin. The design is for a ballet performance, reflecting the artist’s engagement with the performing arts and the avant-garde movements of her time. Stettheimer's vibrant colors and stylized figures capture the essence of the classical Greek myth while also adding her own whimsical touch. The design, which is now housed at the Museum of Modern Art, is a testament to Stettheimer’s artistic vision and her talent for capturing the beauty and spectacle of the stage.