TitleCrinoline parasol
Additional title: La crinolinomanie
NamesVernier, Charles, 1831-1887 (Artist)Lithographie Destouches Paris (Lithographer)Kirstein, Lincoln, 1907-1996 (Donor)
CollectionPrints depicting dance
Theatrical dancers, singly or in pairs
Dance prints from Le Charivari
Dates / OriginDate Created: 1850 - 1859 (Approximate)
Library locationsJerome Robbins Dance DivisionShelf locator: *MGZFX Cha 12
TopicsDancers -- France -- 19th centuryCrinolines
GenresPrints
NotesBiographical/historical: Le Charivari, an illustrated newspaper, was published in Paris from 1833 to 1937. Though its original aim was political commentary, it turned to more generalized satire after an official ban on political caricature. The illustrators Cham (the pseudonym of Charles Amédée de Noé) and Charles Vernier were frequent contributors.Statement of responsibility: Ch[arles] Vernier ; Lith. DestouchesAcquisition: Gift; Lincoln KirsteinAdditional physical form: For a colored version of this print, see: *MGZFY Ver C Cri 1.Biographical/historical: Charles Vernier, a French printmaker and painter, was famed for his caricatures and cartoons, many of which appeared in the satirical journal Le Charivari, an illustrated newspaper published in Paris from 1833 to 1937. This cartoon, which was part of a set titled La crinolinomanie, was also published in Le Charivari.Content: Full caption title: "Crinoline parasol, se développant en même temps que les grâces de la danseuse-- ces jupes ne tiennent pas de place dans les coulisses et seront spécialement en usage dans les théâtres de petite dimension"
Physical DescriptionLithographsExtent: 1 print : lithograph, black & white ; 35 x 35 cm or smaller
DescriptionSatirical cartoon demonstrating the crinoline parasol, an invention designed for ballerinas who perform in small theatres, so that they need not forgo the fashionably wide crinolines of the time.
Type of ResourceStill image
IdentifiersRLIN/OCLC: 825110305NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b19758826Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): cb8b04e0-8a4c-013d-3378-0242ac110004
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