Gertrude Kraus in Tanzpose 1927

Atelier d’Ora ~ Benda :: Gertrude Kraus in Tanzposein in einem langen, taillenlosen Kleid, 27.04.1927. | Gertrud Kraus in dance pose in a long, loose dress, 27.04.1927 | src Kulturpool and ÖNB · Österrichische Nationalbibliothek
Atelier d’ Ora, Wien ~ Dancer Gertrud Kraus in a dance to Bach’s aria in G major. Dance photo, 27.04.1927 | src Theatermuseum, Wien
Atelier d’ Ora, Wien ~ Gertrude Kraus in einem langen, taillenlosen Kleid, 27.04.1927 | src ÖNB

Mura Ziperowitsch, 1920s

Mura Ziperowitsch, Wien, 1920er Jahre, Foto Anonym, O. J. (Anonymous photographer) | src Alles tanzt Ausstellung @ Theatermuseum © KHM-Museumsverband

Role models. Many female dancers dealt with given role structures and criticized gender specific role attributions. The nun is seen as embodiment of a nonsexual woman who dedicates her life to God. Hence the play with the nun’s costume is a game with female physicality and sexuality. Here we meet Mura Ziperowitsch, who by wearing a nun similar costume refers to the female corporality.

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