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James costume for ballet La Sylphide

Costumes
Inventory number
2024.6.16.1aj.CO.SC.2009.LT
Authors:
Peter FARMER (British 1936-2017)
Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre workshop (Lithuanian, founded 1920)
Description
James costume for Herman Severin Løvenskiold (1815–1870) romantic ballet La Sylphide.
Made at the Workshop of the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre. First day 2009.02.27.
​Gift of Lithuanian principal dancer Eligijus BUTKUS (b. 1979). He wore it at the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre. For this role in 2010, he was awarded the "Golden Stage Cross" for his romantic drive and always stylish artistry.

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Materials
Wool
Silk
Linen
Artificial leather
Feather
Polyester
Origin
2009 Vilnius, Lithuania
Exhibitions History
• 2018.06.19–2018.10.26. ‘The scene and costumes. The history of theatre costume from the collection of Alexandre Vassiliev foundation’ Cesis History and Art museum (Cesis castle manor house), Latvia.
• 2024.08.02–2024.09.20. ‘The Show must go on. From the collection of Alexandre Vassiliev foundation.’ Visaginas Festival of Spaces 2024, Cultural Center, Visaginas, Lithuania.• 2024.08.02–2024.09.20. ‘The Show must go on. From the collection of Alexandre Vassiliev foundation.’ Visaginas Festival of Spaces 2024, Cultural Center, Visaginas, Lithuania.