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Wili

Explore the art of Olga Švedė-Dubeneckienė-Kalpokienė (1891-1967), a Lithuanian ballet artist, painter & educator. Discover her dance portraits, seaside scenes & legacy in Lithuanian theatre.

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The hard-toed ballet shoes (point shoes) and a three-quarter-length tutu (a bell-shaped skirt made of multiple-layered tulle), worn with a tight bodice, associate this scene with a romantic ballet, as ever since the legendary Marie Taglioni’s Sylph (La Sylphide premièred at the Paris Opera in 1832), the costume has been standard dress for ballerinas. The moonlit scene and the cross with the inscription ‘Giselle’ indicate that Giselle, probably the most famous Classical ballet of all time, inspired Olga Schwede-Dubeneckienė-Kalpokienė (1891–1967) to depict a weightless dancer fluttering over a flowering meadow and a forest stream. It is likely that in this decorative composition with its romantic mood, the painter expressed her impressions of the ballet’s Kaunas première after 1931 (the production artist was Mstislav Dobuzhinsky). She painted one of the virgins in the ballet, a Wili, probably the very same Giselle who died of unrequited love. From an iconographic and stylistic point of view, the work is closer to the scenery (1944) and costume (1947) sketches for the ballet La Sylphide made over a decade later by Dubeneckienė-Kalpokienė, which remained unused and ended up in the collection of the Lithuanian Theatre, Music and Cinema Museum.

Artist Biography

early life and career

olga švedė-dubeneckienė-kalpokienė, also known as olga dubeneckienė-kalpokienė, was a lithuanian ballet artist, ballet master, painter, and educator. she was born on may 30, 1891, in saint petersburg, russia, and died on september 8, 1967, in kaunas, lithuania. dubeneckienė-kalpokienė was one of the most prominent figures in the lithuanian theatre, ballet, and art history.

artistic career

as a painter, dubeneckienė-kalpokienė was known for her modern approach towards dance and her unique photographic collection, which showcases a new concept of the connection between modern dance and the human body. her photographic images are divided into two main themes: dance portraits and photographs of the seaside. she was also a well-known russian-lithuanian artist, ballet teacher, choreographer, and set designer. dubeneckienė-kalpokienė's ballet career began in saint petersburg, where she studied dance and performed in various theatres. in 1918, she moved to lithuania with her husband, architect vladimiras dubeneckis.

notable works and collections

some of her notable works can be found in the kharkov museum of art in ukraine, which features a collection of paintings by prominent ukrainian artists such as sergei arsenievich vinogradov, nikolai pimonenko, and konstantin yakovlevich kryzhitsky. the museum's collection includes over 20,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, and graphics from various periods and styles. for more information on the kharkov museum of art and its collection, visit kharkov museum of art.

legacy and impact

dubeneckienė-kalpokienė's work as a ballet master and educator has had a lasting impact on the lithuanian ballet scene. she was also a painter and pedagogue, and her contributions to the development of ballet in lithuania are still celebrated today. her legacy can be seen in the many influential artists and dancers who have followed in her footsteps. for more information on olga švedė-dubeneckienė-kalpokienė and her work, visit sergei arsenievich vinogradov.
  • some of her notable works include dance portraits and photographs of the seaside.
  • her ballet career began in saint petersburg, where she studied dance and performed in various theatres.
  • she was also a well-known russian-lithuanian artist, ballet teacher, choreographer, and set designer.
dubeneckienė-kalpokienė's contributions to the world of ballet and art are a testament to her dedication and passion for her craft. her legacy continues to inspire artists and dancers around the world. for more information on the saryan museum and its collection, visit nikolai pimonenko.

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Modern Dance Photography
  • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Lithuanian Ballet']
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Sergei Arsenievich Vinogradov']
  • Date Of Birth: May 30, 1891
  • Full Name: Olga Švedė-Dubeneckienė
  • Nationality: Lithuanian
  • Notable Artworks: ['Vaidmens Portretas']
  • Place Of Birth: Saint Petersburg, Russia