Product type:
Fotografie
Giselle: A Masterpiece of Romanticism and Forgiveness
This painting presents a profound interpretation of the romantic ballet Giselle, which premiered in Paris in 1841 and is regarded as the epitome of Romantic ballet. Adolphe Adam’s ballet is divided into two contrasting acts: the sunlit, realistic first act (love and betrayal) and the ethereal, supernatural second act (the world of the Wilis). The Wilis—spirits of young women who died before their weddings—are a central motif of Romanticism, symbolizing the intertwining of grace and death.
In the second act, the vertical, radiant beam of light can be interpreted as the “spear of light,” representing the relentless, deadly power of the Wilis. The fact that this spear is interrupted by Giselle’s head symbolizes the superiority of her spirit and her love. In this way, Giselle breaks the cruel curse of vengeance that binds Myrtha and the other Wilis. Her spiritual purity becomes the force that saves Albrecht, rendering the fatal power of the spear harmless.
Printed on aluminum using dye-sublimation technology (Chroma-Luxe technology), framed with a wooden frame and shadow gap, with a sticker on the back with the title, edition, year, and signature. Includes a certificate.
2024
Original:
160 x 120 cm
Unique piece
7500.-
Edition of 3:
100 x 75 cm
3750.-
Edition of 5:
68 x 50 cm
1890.-
Edition of 11:
40 x 30 cm
590.-
