Ninette de Valois

Sitterback to top

• Dame Ninette de Valois (Edris Stannus) (1898-2001), Founder and Director of the Royal Ballet; wife of Arthur Blackall Connell. Sitter in 23 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Bassano (active 1902-1979). Artist associated with 41925 portraits.

This portraitback to top

De Valois is shown here in the costume she wore for one of the dances she performed in Oh! Julie! at the Shaftersbury Theatre in 1920.

Portrait setback to top

• Bassano 1920

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Dancing
• Hats and head-attire