HISTORY

In 1923, Max LE VERRIER realised his first dancer from a live model, recruited by an advertisment she saw in a shop on the « Rue du Commerce » in the 15th district.

The little « J » who introduced herself, perfectly suited the idea of the artist, as she was a former danser at the « Folies Bergères ».

Besides of her earnings for the hours she posed, Max LE VERRIER offered her a bronze sculpture.
In 1978 Mrs « J » got in touch on the phone : « I am Mrs « J » who posed for the DANSEUSE A LA COUPE and I would like to give it to my grand children ! »

All teenagers do not have their grand mother sculpted in her birthday suit !

Mrs « J » accepted 55 years later to take the pose again for a picture, but this time dressed... of course.