Tag: rolf de mare

L’homme et son désir, 1921

A costume interpretation for one of the bjällrorna in L’homme et son désir, the Svenska Baletten in 1921. Photo: Cato Lein. | src Dansmuseet on FB

Between 1920 and 1925, the Swedish Ballet (Les Ballets Suédois) had its own theater in Paris where experimental ballets were performed. Rolf de Maré, the founder and leader of the Swedish Ballet, hired some of the most innovative artists of the time. [src Dansmuseet]

Jean Börlin as the Prince, 1920

Le danseur Jean Börlin in ‘Maison de fous’ (as the Prince), 1920. Ballets Suédois. Photo Isabey. | src BnF, Bibliothèque-musée de l’Opéra via res musica 
Le danseur Jean Börlin in ‘Maison de fous’ (as the Prince), 1920. Ballets Suédois. Photo Isabey. | src BnF, Bibliothèque-musée de l’Opéra via res musica 
Jean Börlin as the Prince and Jolanda Figoni as The Wise Maiden in Dårhuset 1920. Dansmuseet IG
Jean Börlin som Prinsen och Jolanda Figoni som Den kloka flickan i Dårhuset 1920
Jean Börlin as the Prince and Jolanda Figoni as The Wise Maiden in Dårhuset, 1920. | Dansmuseet on IG