The Grand Opera (The Grand Opera), Eugène Delacroix, 1821

Satire on vestris and the grand opéra; the aged dancer marie-auguste vestris in classical tunic and wig adorned with flowers, takes a dance-like stride in the air using two long brooms as crutches (symbolising the grand opéra), while a small violonist standing on a barrel plays his violin in the background to left; published in 'le miroir', 26th july 1821 lithograph. Date: 1821. Dimensions: Height: 202 mm; Width: 142 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Auguste Vestris. Collection: British Museum. Le Grand Opéra (The Grand Opéra) (BM 1965,0213.10)

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Author: Print made by: Eugène Delacroix Printed by: Charles MotteSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/

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