Description: (Ballet dancer)
Cléopâtre-Diane de Mérode, a renowned French dancer of the Belle Époque era, gained fame as a trailblazing celebrity icon and a pioneer of modern celebrity culture. Recognized for her extraordinary talent and beauty, she was the first woman to have her image widely circulated globally through the work of photographers Nadar and Léopold-Émile Reutlinger. Cleo de Merode's career was marked by her significant influence in the realm of dance and entertainment, leaving a lasting legacy in the industry.