Charles Fréger, Photographer, Paris

Description

A long shot depicts a single, silhouetted ballet dancer in an ornate costume. The dancer is wearing a cap, a jacket with embellishments, long pants, and ballet shoes. The dancer is standing on what appears to be a stage, with one leg slightly raised and pointed. The background is a large textile, possibly a curtain, exhibiting varying shades and textures that accentuate the dancer's dark silhouette. The only light is coming from behind the dancer creating this dramatic backlit scene.