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Le Bon Genre: Le Walse, after Carle Vernet (1758-1836), 1810 (hand-coloured etching)
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Le Bon Genre: Le Walse, after Carle Vernet (1758-1836), 1810 (hand-coloured etching)
BAL42796 Le Bon Genre: Le Walse, after Carle Vernet (1758-1836), 1810 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Copy of a French print in which two couples dressed in costumes of the Incroyables and Merveilleuses dance the waltz in different manners. The couple on the left dance side by side with the mans arm around his partners waist and the couple on the right face each other as he supports his partner to lean out with a hand on her back.); English, out of copyright
Media ID 22602576
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This hand-coloured etching, titled "Le Bon Genre: Le Walse" transports us back to the elegance and extravagance of 19th-century France. Created by James Gillray in 1810, this print is a copy of a French original that showcases two couples gracefully dancing the waltz in their exquisite Incroyables and Merveilleuses costumes. The scene captures the essence of both intimacy and flamboyance as each couple dances with their own unique style. On the left, we witness a couple dancing side by side, with the gentleman's arm tenderly wrapped around his partner's waist. Meanwhile, on the right, another couple faces each other passionately; he supports her as she leans outwards with a hand placed gently on her back. These dancers exude an aristocratic decadence that was synonymous with wealth and fashion during this era. The waltz itself was considered scandalous at first but soon became wildly popular among high society for its rhythmic movements and passionate embrace. Through this artwork, we catch a glimpse into not only the entertainment and leisure activities enjoyed by the elite but also into their extravagant clothing choices. This print serves as a fascinating window into French subculture during the late 18th century and early 19th century. Bridgeman Images has beautifully preserved this engraving from history, allowing us to appreciate its intricate details while immersing ourselves in an enchanting world of passion and opulence.
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