Ball Dancing Collection

Cornelia Bradley Martin, as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, Bradley-Martin Ball
3077517 Cornelia Bradley Martin, as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, Bradley-Martin Ball, 1897 (b/w photo) by American Photographer; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Paris fashions, couple dancing the Bal pare, reign of Louis XV, 1763. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet
FLO4974707 Paris fashions, couple dancing the Bal pare, reign of Louis XV, 1763. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Augustin de Saint-Aubin from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes

Young woman in the full prom book refusing the invitation of a pretendant to an evening of American high society
NWI4913919 Young woman in the full prom book refusing the invitation of a pretendant to an evening of American high society

The ball of the Ardents, at the Hotel Saint Pol, Paris, 1393 (lithograph)
FLO4630694 The ball of the Ardents, at the Hotel Saint Pol, Paris, 1393 (lithograph); (add.info.: A wedding turns at the tragedie, when King Charles VI of France)

On the occasion of the wedding of a lady of Isabeau (Isabelle, Elisabeth) of Baviere, on January 28, 1393
ELD4835276 On the occasion of the wedding of a lady of Isabeau (Isabelle, Elisabeth) of Baviere, on January 28, 1393, King Charles VI of France disguised himself

Paris fashions, couple dancing the Bal pare, reign of Louis XV, 1763. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet
FLO4686077 Paris fashions, couple dancing the Bal pare, reign of Louis XV, 1763. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Augustin de Saint-Aubin (1736-1807)

Fancy-dress ball at French court at the Tuileries palace (Paris). In the center of the picture
1750366 Fancy-dress ball at French court at the Tuileries palace (Paris). In the center of the picture : the emperor Napoleon III and the empresss Eugenia, lithograph

The dancer Maria Taglioni (1804-1884) in the ballet "The God and the Bayadere" composed by Daniel Auber
AIS5342010 The dancer Maria Taglioni (1804-1884) in the ballet "The God and the Bayadere" composed by Daniel Auber (1782-1871) 1830 (engraving); © Iberfoto

Two couples perform the third section La Poule in the quadrille, a popular ball
FLO4677298 Two couples perform the third section La Poule in the quadrille, a popular ball and salon dance from the early 19th century

Carnival at the Theatre of S. Gallo and S. Benedetto, 1856 (coloured litho)
FTB60925 Carnival at the Theatre of S. Gallo and S. Benedetto, 1856 (coloured litho); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; © Francesco Turio Bohm

The Guards Quadrille by
3775183 The Guards Quadrille by; (add.info.: The Guards Quadrille by Dan Godfrey. Victorian score cover. Grenadier guards.Orchestra in top left. Michael & Nicholas Hanhart (floruit 1839-1865)

George IV holding a levee in Holyrood Palace
3786611 George IV holding a levee in Holyrood Palace; (add.info.: George IV holding a levee in Holyrood Palace, official residence of British monarch in Scotland)

An Italian ball, 1590, 1895 (engraving)
JAB4121513 An Italian ball, 1590, 1895 (engraving) by Franco, Giacomo (1550-1620) (after); (add.info.: An Italian ball. Engraving by Giacomo Franco (circa 1550-1620) from 1590

X? The Stranger of the Party - Y for Yankee - Z for Zinnia and Zoulou, around 1920 (print)
8600190 X? The Stranger of the Party - Y for Yankee - Z for Zinnia and Zoulou, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Title page from the first edition of Mrs. Perkins's Ball, 1847, published 1903 (print)
3769746 Title page from the first edition of Mrs. Perkins's Ball, 1847, published 1903 (print); (add.info.: Novel by William Makepeace Thackeray English Literature-An Illustrated Record)

The Darktown Strutters Ball: "Ill Be Down to Get You in A Taxi, Honey, " Etc. c.1770-1959 (print)
3672470 The Darktown Strutters Ball: "Ill Be Down to Get You in A Taxi, Honey, " Etc. c.1770-1959 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc

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The First Nighters (litho)
6001924 The First Nighters (litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Nighters)

At the Ball, 1895 (oil on canvas)
896479 At the Ball, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 65x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Bal. )

A Waltz Quadrille (colour litho)
5228941 A Waltz Quadrille (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Waltz Quadrille)

Ball at La Monnaie, 1912 (oil on canvas)
CUL4929406 Ball at La Monnaie, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Henri (1869-1943); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium; (add.info.: MOREAU, Henri (1869-1943). Ball at La Monnaie. 1912

The Waltz, c. 1910 (illustration)
5975757 The Waltz, c.1910 (illustration) by Geiger, Richard (1870-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Article 1. Dance. Couple dancing waltz. Illustration by R. Geiger, Hungary, circa 1910. Coll)

Creation of the order of the garter, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4963589 Creation of the order of the garter, 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Creation of the order of the Garter, April 1348)

The masque, 1701-1800 (pen and black ink with watercolour and white bodycolour on paper)
7308260 The masque, 1701-1800 (pen and black ink with watercolour and white bodycolour on paper) by German School, (18th century); 12.2x19 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Valhallball press festival, 1915 (lithography)
398380 Valhallball press festival, 1915 (lithography) by Mendelsohn, Pfeil & Pilartz (active c. 1915); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Poster for a press ball in Munich)

Masquerade ball on board a warship, England, 19th century
7278805 Masquerade ball on board a warship, England, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masquerade ball on board a warship, England, 19th century)

Before the Masked Ball, Woman in a Festive Gown Waiting for Her Companion, 1890
7279038 Before the Masked Ball, Woman in a Festive Gown Waiting for Her Companion, 1890 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the Masked Ball)

L'alsace Heuree ;July 14, 1919 in Alsace
JLJ4622434 L alsace Heuree ; July 14, 1919 in Alsace by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: L alsace Heuree par Jean Jacques Waltz dit Hansi (1873-1951)

Collector's picture series The Carnival of Rome, the Moccoletti, burning candles
7279174 Collector's picture series The Carnival of Rome, the Moccoletti, burning candles by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Collector's picture series The Carnival of Rome, Corso
7279172 Collector's picture series The Carnival of Rome, Corso by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Collector's picture series The Carnival of Rome, Corso)

The Ball of the Animals, a Monkey Dances with a Sheep
7279826 The Ball of the Animals, a Monkey Dances with a Sheep by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ball of the Animals, a Monkey Dances with a Sheep, Historic)

Changez les dames! (colour litho)
3646185 Changez les dames! (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Changez les dames)

Finale (colour litho)
3646180 Finale (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finale. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Cover of "Le Lire", Satirique en Colours, 1898_12_17: Music softens mores
ICA4839191 Cover of " Le Lire", Satirique en Colours, 1898_12_17: Music softens mores and stifles lyrics - Dance Illustration by Jeanniot (1848-1934) by Jeanniot

Bal Pare (colour litho)
3646175 Bal Pare (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bal Pare. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Eine Mutter (colour litho)
3646189 Eine Mutter (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eine Mutter. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Der Frahsee (colour litho)
3646176 Der Frahsee (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der Frahsee. Illustration for Munchner Fasching Ein Album by F von Reznicek (Albert Langen)

Der Arterienonkel (colour litho)
3646184 Der Arterienonkel (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der Arterienonkel)

Dance Night in the Paradise Public Gardens, Madrid, 1862 (oil on canvas)
IND119233 Dance Night in the Paradise Public Gardens, Madrid, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Botella y Coloma, Rafael (fl.1860-70); Museo Municipal, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Rest Room, 1901-02 (oil on canvas)
IND146636 Rest Room, 1901-02 (oil on canvas) by Casas i Carbo, Ramon (1866-1932); Circulo del Liceo, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: turn of the century costume; ); Index Fototeca

The firefighters of Paris, on the return of the 14 July dequeue, proudly carrying their flag that the president of
LSE4327594 The firefighters of Paris, on the return of the 14 July dequeue, proudly carrying their flag that the president of the republic, Emile Loubet (1838-1929)

Invitation to the Waltz, 1895 (oil on canvas)
IND119205 Invitation to the Waltz, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Miralles Galaup, Francesco (1848-1901); 92x73.5 cm; Circulo del Liceo, Barcelona, Spain; Index Fototeca

Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse in ball gown, Directoire era, 1825 (lithograph)
7237210 Fashionable woman or Merveilleuse in ball gown, Directoire era, 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fashionable French woman in ball gown, 1820. 1825 (lithograph)
7236978 Fashionable French woman in ball gown, 1820. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashionable French woman in ball gown, 1820)

A masked ball in a rustic hall, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236870 A masked ball in a rustic hall, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph) by Mariette, Jean (1660-1742); Private Collection; (add.info.: A masked ball, 17th century)

Reunion im Kurhaus (Ball in the Spa House), 1894 (watercolour)
7205681 Reunion im Kurhaus (Ball in the Spa House), 1894 (watercolour) by Gause, Wilhelm (1853-1916); Muzeum Karlovy Vary

Holland House, London: Ball Room in Dutch Garden (b / w photo)
7162593 Holland House, London: Ball Room in Dutch Garden (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ball Room in Dutch Garden)

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"Ball Dancing: A Timeless Elegance and Grace" Step into the world of ball dancing, where elegance and grace intertwine to create a mesmerizing spectacle. From the grandeur of the Bradley-Martin Ball to the enchanting portrayal of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots by Cornelia Bradley Martin, this art form has captivated hearts throughout history. In 1895, "The First Nighters" lithograph captured the anticipation and excitement that filled the air as dancers prepared for an unforgettable evening. The oil painting "At the Ball, 1895" immortalized this moment in time, showcasing vibrant colors and swirling gowns that brought life to every movement. A waltz quadrille came alive through a captivating color lithograph aptly titled "A Waltz Quadrille. " This dance form embraced both tradition and innovation as couples glided across the floor with effortless poise. The allure continued with "Ball at La Monnaie, " an oil painting from 1912 that transported viewers to a lavish ballroom filled with opulent costumes and refined movements. Meanwhile, "The Waltz, " depicted in a delicate illustration from c. 1910, showcased how this dance became synonymous with romance and intimacy. Even historical events found their place on the dance floor. The creation of The Order of Garter was beautifully engraved in a 19th-century artwork while a pen-and-ink watercolor piece called "The Masque" revealed how masquerade balls added an element of mystery and intrigue to these gatherings. Not all balls were confined within walls; some took place under open skies like Valhallball press festival in 1915 which celebrated creativity through lithography. And even aboard warships during England's heyday in the 19th century, masquerade balls brought joy amidst naval duties.