La Sylphide hovers beside the seated sleeping James, Marie Taglioni (1804-1884) in Act I of a performance of 'La Sylphide, Souvenir D'Adieu' 1845

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"La Sylphide hovers beside the seated sleeping James, Marie Taglioni (1804-1884) in Act I of a performance of 'La Sylphide, Souvenir D'Adieu'" is a lithograph created by Alfred-Edward Chalon in 1845. The artwork captures a poignant moment from the romantic ballet 'La Sylphide', which premiered in 1832 at the Paris Opéra with choreography by Filippo Taglioni and music by Jean-Madeleine Schneitzhoeffer. The lithograph features the legendary ballerina Marie Taglioni, who played the role of the Sylphide, a mythical forest creature, alongside the character James, a Scottish farmer portrayed by a sleeping figure in the scene.

Marie Taglioni, the daughter of the choreographer, was one of the most celebrated dancers of the 19th century and is often credited with revolutionizing ballet technique, including the development of pointework. Her performance in 'La Sylphide' is particularly noted for its ethereal quality and technical prowess, which Chalon sought to immortalize in his lithograph. The 'Souvenir D'Adieu' in the title suggests that this work was created as a farewell tribute to Taglioni, who was nearing the end of her illustrious career at the time.

Alfred-Edward Chalon was a Swiss-born British artist known for his portraits and subject pictures in watercolor and lithography. His work 'La Sylphide hovers beside the seated sleeping James, Marie Taglioni' is a testament to the cultural impact of Taglioni and the ballet during this era. The lithograph not only captures the essence of the performance but also serves as a historical record of the romantic ballet style and its foremost interpreter, Marie Taglioni. This piece remains an important artifact for both the art of ballet and the history of 19th-century performing arts.

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