{"product_id":"scene-uit-ballet-astaroth-charles-rochussen","title":"Scène uit ballet Astaroth - Charles Rochussen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dramatic lithograph by Charles Rochussen depicting a scene from the ballet Astaroth, capturing the tension and movement of nineteenth-century stage performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Charles Rochussen captures a dramatic moment from the ballet Astaroth. Rochussen, a Dutch painter and illustrator known for his historical and literary subjects, demonstrates his ability to translate the ephemeral nature of stage performance into a static, graphic medium. The composition is organised around a central male figure, whose posture and crossed arms suggest a moment of defiance or contemplation amidst the surrounding chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the left, a spectral, winged figure points towards the background, creating a sense of supernatural intervention. The surrounding dancers are depicted in various states of distress or submission, their forms rendered with fluid, sketch-like lines that suggest movement and the soft fabric of their costumes. The lithographic process allows for a range of tonal values, from the deep shadows near the centre to the lighter, ethereal quality of the background figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work reflects the nineteenth-century fascination with the ballet as a narrative art form, where gesture and expression convey the plot. Rochussen uses a loose, calligraphic line quality to define the figures, prioritising the energy of the scene over rigid anatomical precision. The inclusion of the printer's mark, Lith. v. Dieperink \u0026amp; Co Amst, indicates this was likely produced as a commercial print or a souvenir for theatre-goers of the period. The scene functions as a visual record of a performance, preserving the choreography and costume design of the era. The lack of a defined background environment focuses the viewer entirely on the interaction between the characters, heightening the theatrical tension of the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/edinburgh-from-st-anthony-chapel-richard-parkes-bonington\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEdinburgh from St. Anthony Chapel - Richard Parkes Bonington — Richard Parkes Bonington\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/landscape-number-20-alexandre-calame\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLandscape Number 20 - Alexandre Calame — Alexandre Calame\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Rochussen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479926706511,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479940600143,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58479940632911,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479940665679,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58479940698447,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479940731215,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479940763983,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58479940796751,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479940829519,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58479940862287,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58479940895055,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58479940927823,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sc-ne-uit-ballet-Astaroth_Poster_CompositorV1_1786344848847.jpg?v=1786764913","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/scene-uit-ballet-astaroth-charles-rochussen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}