Exhibiting Historical Art: Out of the Vault: Stories of People and ThingsMain MenuWorld MapClick pins to learn more about the object that originated thereTimelinePre-Columbian Gold Headband800 A.D. - 1500 A.D.Gold Eagle PendantsSepik River Headrest20th centuryStatue of Saint Barbara17th century France, polychromed wood, artist unknownCabinet door from the Imperial Palace of Beijing with Imperial DragonChen Youzhang, 1755Bronze LampHead of John the BaptistLauren Linquest, '19Ida Rubenstein, 1909 Sculpture by Jo DavidsonCassone ChestWater-Carrier Vase with Bamboo Pattern and BambooLenore Vanderkooi, 1996Lotus Flowers in a Wood VaseRevolutions Per Minute: The Art RecordOpening page
Ida Rubenstein first performed Cleopatra on June 2nd, 1909. She was not the original Cleopatra: she had to compete with other dancers for the title role, which she eventually won, even though she had fewer credentials than the other dancers. Although no footage exists of Ida Rubenstein dancing Cleopatra, a modern reproduction of the ballet was performed on June 28, 2012 at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées. Her legacy and impact live on in current performances.