Russian Ballet Xenia Makletzova Real Photo Postcard
Г-жа Матеусова (G-zha Mateusova) was a ballerina active in Imperial Russia during the late 19th or early 20th century, a period often celebrated as the golden age of Russian ballet. This portrait, published by T. Dupper (Т. Дюппер), a prominent Moscow-based publisher of artistic postcards, captures her in a distinctive feathered costume and pointe shoes, typical of the elaborate theatrical attire for leading roles in classical ballets of the era.
During this time, the Imperial Ballet, particularly under masters like Marius Petipa, reached its zenith, producing iconic works and cultivating highly skilled dancers. Postcards featuring artists such as Mateusova were widely circulated as popular mementos and promotional items, reflecting the public's fascination with ballet and contributing to the cultural reverence for its performers in pre-Revolutionary Russia.
During this time, the Imperial Ballet, particularly under masters like Marius Petipa, reached its zenith, producing iconic works and cultivating highly skilled dancers. Postcards featuring artists such as Mateusova were widely circulated as popular mementos and promotional items, reflecting the public's fascination with ballet and contributing to the cultural reverence for its performers in pre-Revolutionary Russia.
