Wonderful lighting and a pose of innocence make this a classic image. Rayet was born in 1933 and joined the ballet company of the Paris Opera in 1946, where she was its prima ballerina for many years. She also created the important Festival International de Danse Classique (ballet) set up in 1958. Provenance: Photographer's Estate; André Jammes. Shipping and insurance costs will be added to the price and must be paid for by the buyer. Pennsylvania buyers must pay appropriate local sales tax. International clients are responsible for their VAT and other custom's oriented charges.