Ophelia, circa 1955
Abstract
Dancer Jean Erdman performs in her powerful solo ''Ophelia,'' based on Shakespeare's tragic heroine.
Dates
- circa 1955
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Extent
1 Items (photograph)
Scope and Contents
This series contains photographs collected by curator Glenn Giffin.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
8 x 10 inches black and white
General
Title from inscription on back of image.
Inscription and Marks
Typed on paper taped to back of photographic print: ''From: Isadora Bennett and Richard Pleasant, 37 West 52nd Street, New York 19, N.Y. Jean Erdman, distinguished dancer - choreographer, leader of the younger generation in American contemporary dance, in her powerful solo, ''Ophelia''. Though based, of course, on Shakespeare's heroine and her tragic madness, it is one of the works which was best loved on Miss Erdman's recent highly successful tour of the Orient. The celebrated dancer, though she has been acclaimed for her choreography for Broadway and is the winner of important awards for her group works, is that rarer artist, a great soloist. She will be seen in a program for her best know solos as a feature of the Arts Festival. The works on the program range from the distrait love of Hamlet to sharp satire, as in ''Portrait of a Lady'' and the subtly humourous and tender, ''Pierrot, the Moon.'''' Stamped on back of photographic print: ''Please Return to Publications Service, University of Colorado, Boulder.'' Written on front of folder: ''1 action, ''Ophelia'' n.d. (mid 1950s?) no credit on one; 2d, ''Bouchard''.''
Creator
- From the Collection: Carson Brierly Giffin Dance Library (Organization)
- From the Collection: University of Denver. The Dance Archive (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository