At first blood (Colour Litho)

First blood. For a slap received during an artistic dispute in Paris, the famous dancer and choreographer Serge Lifar challenged the very rich and no less famous Marquis De Cuevas, owner to a duel of the homonymous Ballet Company, recently also coming to Italy. Preceded by great journalistic hype, the clash took place in Moulin de Val and, in the fourth assault, the Marquis's sword barely scratched the dancer's arm. After that, hugs and reconciliation. More than anything else a great worldly-advertising frame. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 13 April 1958.