Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Mademoiselle Hèberlè & Mons. Albert in the ballet of Daphnis & Cephise dated 15 June 1832
Pencil, watercolour | 22.6 x 18.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980015.q
In an exhibition, Kensington Palace
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A watercolour showing the Viennese ballet dancer Therese Heberle dancing in the ballet Daphnis and Céphise. Heberle is shown in the title role of Céphise, dancing with the male dancer, Monsieur Albert. They are shown full-length, facing each other with Albert holding a bunch of pink flowers out of the reach of Heberle who is standing en pointe, with her arms out to reach them.
Inscribed below: Mademoiselle Hèberlè & Mons. Albert in the ballet of Daphnis & Cephise.
Inscribed lower left: P.V.f.KP. June 15th 1832.
In her journal entry of 2 July 1835, Princess Victoria recalls seeing Herberle perform in Daphnis and Céphise in 1832. She describes how "She was a most beautiful dancer and a very pretty person. She was here 3 years ago for the first and last time, for she is now married and does not dance any more; and I only saw her once. She had immense force and power and was like a young deer in her actions". -
Medium and techniques
Pencil, watercolour
Measurements
22.6 x 18.4 cm (sheet of paper)
Object type(s)
Place of Production
Kensington Palace