George Hoyningen-Huene (1900 – 1968)
Serge Lifar, Ode, Ballets Russes, 1928
Limited edition of 27 + 3 AP
The Ukrainian Serge Lifar became a principal dancer at the Ballets Russes in 1925. He starred as the Student in Ode by Léonide Massine, which premiered in June 1928 in Paris. In this and numerous other portraits, Huene created dramatic shadows against plain backdrops to emphasize Lifar’s dynamic poses.
Palladium print, print date: 2008
Image dimensions 50.5 x 36.5 cm (50.5 x 36.5 inch)
Object dimensions 61 x 50.8 cm (61 x 50.8 inch)
Mounting, Framing Archival mat board, frame upon request
Condition
Platinum Palladium print, George Hoyningen-Huene Estate Archives AB
Annotations
Embossed recto, Estate stamped, titled, numbered and signed by Richard J. Horst on the reverse.
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