Sculptural portrait of Marie Taglioni in the role of La Sylphide. F-O.Barr
 

Sculptural portrait of Marie Taglioni in the role of La Sylphide .
Barr , Jean- Auguste (Jean-Auguste Barre) (1811-1896).
Bronze casting , gilding. 30 x 13 cm
World fame great dancer was conquered daily hours of rehearsals and held brilliant 25 years. Taglioni toured all over Europe , from London to Berlin and from Milan to St. Petersburg. The Russian capital is particularly fond of her . Mary danced in St. Petersburg five consecutive seasons , from 1837 to 1842 . Her performances took place in a day. With the onset of Lent, when Russia stopped all kinds of entertainment , she went on tour in Europe, and then back again .
The last performance of the ballerina in St. Petersburg held March 1, 1842 . She was summoned 18 times . After the performance, she turned to the audience , saying that the country with her ​​mercilessly frost was always warm. Emperor Nicholas I ordered to put her in the royal box bronze figurine .
Maria Taglioni died at age 80 in Marseille. On her tombstone inscribed the following words : "Earth , do not push it too hard , because it is so easy for you to set foot ."
Jean Auguste Barr ( September 25, 1811 - February 5, 1896 ) was a French sculptor and medalist . Born in Paris , he studied with his father. He graduated with honors from the National School of Fine Arts in Paris . Participated in the exhibition of the French Salon from 1831 to 1886 , first as a medalist . Was one of the first sculptors who created bronze statues of famous contemporaries, like Napoleon III, Queen Victoria , dancer Marie Taglioni . His bronze works are in the collections of the Louvre and the Hermitage.
One of the stone sculptures Barra - a bust for the grave of his friend Alfred de Musset - is at the Pere Lachaise cemetery .
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