A surreal and mesmerizing image, "Crocodile Eating Ballerina, Pina Bausch Ballet Wuppertal, 1983" is a striking fusion of high art, dance, and Newton’s signature cinematic aesthetic . Captured during a performance of Die Keuschheitslegende (The Legend of Virginity) at the Wuppertal Theatre , this image embodies the avant-garde and dramatic intensity of Pina Bausch’s revolutionary ballet .
Newton’s ability to blend movement, theatricality, and surrealism elevates this moment beyond mere documentation—it becomes a visual metaphor for the contrasts of elegance and danger, grace and absurdity . The ballerina’s poised delicacy juxtaposed with the exaggerated crocodile creates an image that is both humorous and unsettling, reinforcing Newton’s unique ability to challenge conventional norms in art and photography.
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Original vintage print from Newton’s celebrated performing arts series
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Shot in Wuppertal, Germany, 1983 , featuring Pina Bausch’s avant-garde ballet
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A rare and thought-provoking blend of theater, dance, and surrealist photography
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Museum-quality, collectible fine art
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Image measures 16" x 21" on a 20" x 24" silver gelatin sheet
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Exhibits the classic silver gelatin finish, known for its depth and tonal contrast
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Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
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