Scene from the Ballet of Robert and Bertrand, at Drury-Lane Theatre. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 April 1845.
<p>The wedding fête scene from François Michel Hoguet's ballet Robert and Bertrand, premiered at the Drury Lane Theatre, London, March 24, 1845.
M. Gasperini stands at centre, left arm behind back, looking at Adêle Polin. Polin dances at centre, sur les pointes, holding a garland above her head. Spectators sit or stand in background.
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<ul><li>An anonymous wood engraving from The illustrated London news.</li></ul>
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1845-04-05
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