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Les Graces, Inconveniences in Quadrille Dancing, 1817 (etching
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4969080 Les Graces, Inconveniences in Quadrille Dancing, 1817 (etching, hand-coloured on wove paper) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 20.7x31 cm; New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: An informal gathering in a drawing room. A lady at the piano, at right. One of the dancers speaks to her over his shoulder. In the foreground a short man strains to hold up the hands of two tall ladies. Six spectators in background. Two paintings on the wall: one of ballet dancers, the other of peasants dancing.); English, out of copyright
Media ID 23573958
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Dances Empire Style Grace Graces Inconvenience Jane Austen Quadrille Regency Ridicule Ridiculous Short Society Life Soiree Tall Inconvenient
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This etching by George Cruikshank, titled "Les Graces, Inconveniences in Quadrille Dancing" captures the essence of a lively and humorous scene from 1817. The print depicts an informal gathering in a beautifully decorated drawing room, where society members engage in the popular quadrille dance. At the center of attention is a lady seated at the piano, her fingers gracefully gliding across the keys. Behind her, one of the dancers leans towards her with a mischievous expression on his face. Meanwhile, in the foreground, a short man struggles to hold up the hands of two tall ladies as they elegantly move through their steps. The room is filled with six amused spectators who observe this comical spectacle unfold before them. Two paintings adorn the walls: one showcasing ballet dancers and another depicting peasants dancing – perhaps symbolizing both high and low forms of entertainment. Cruikshank's masterful use of hand-colored details brings life to this satirical portrayal of British society during the Regency era. With its exaggerated figures and playful depiction of inconveniences faced during dances, this artwork offers a glimpse into fashionable social gatherings that were prevalent at that time. As we admire this print from New York Public Library's collection, it serves as a reminder not only of Jane Austen's world but also how humor can be found even amidst elegant soirées and formal dances.
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