Thursday, November 27, 2014

TRIBUTE TO PAVLOVA THE GREAT


The top art nouveau representation of Russian ballerina , Anna Pavlova (1885-1931),  is  from  a  circa 1916 Adelaide autograph book in the Little Darwin Collection .  Below : Pavlova at home .  The tasty dessert  Pavlova , consisting of a soft meringue centre with  a top filled with whipped cream and topped with fruit , passionfruit  was named after her . More items   about  Russian  and Australian  ballet  will appear  in  coming months.