Cavort Collection

The carnival in the port of Spain, Trinidad, 1888. People cavort in fancy dress through the street, some playing banjos, others brandishing what looks like bladders on sticks

Witches Sabbat (Picart)
Satan presides while dancers cavort before him, the cooks throw babies into the stewpot and diners enjoy a nourishing cannibal feast

Group of Clowns

Devil dancing with worshippers at Sabbat
The Devil dances with four of his worshippers, while demons cavort over their heads Date: circa 1600

NEWPORT: BATHERS, c1895. William Kissim Vanderbilt II (left), Harry Lehr, and young Harold Vanderbilt at Baileys Beach, Newport, Rhode Island, c1895

Jack in the Green
Villagers enjoy a May Day celebration as a Jack in the Green, a Lord of the May, and other foliage-clad figures cavort and dance. Date: 1843

Lake Scene with Fairies and Swans (watercolour and gouache over black chalk on blue-green
XOS1765922 Lake Scene with Fairies and Swans (watercolour and gouache over black chalk on blue-green board by Caney, Robert (1847-1911); 17.4x25 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

What the Angler Saw by A. K. Macdonald
An angler, coming to fish at a salmon pool at dawn is astonished to see a group of lithe and naked nymphs cavorting above the water to a tune played on pipes by Pan

Regents Park Goats
The Goat House is picturesquely perched on a stack of stones which may remind the goats of the Alps where they are wont to gambol and cavort

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"Cavort: A Kaleidoscope of Joy and Mischief" Step right up to the carnival in the port of Spain, Trinidad, where laughter fills the air and vibrant colors dance before your eyes. Amidst the lively atmosphere, a group of clowns cavort with mischievous glee, their antics captivating both young and old. In another realm altogether, at the Witches Sabbat depicted by Picart, a devil dances with fervent worshippers. The rhythmic movements intertwine with ancient rituals as they revel in an enchanting night under the moonlit sky. But let us not forget Jack in the Green who emerges from nature's embrace to bring whimsy and renewal. His presence brings joy to all who witness his spirited frolics amidst blooming meadows and lush forests. Traveling across time to Newport's Baileys Beach in 1895, we find William Kissim Vanderbilt II alongside Harry Lehr and young Harold Vanderbilt. Their carefree spirits are contagious as they cavort along sandy shores, embracing life's simple pleasures. Yet even amidst moments of merriment, there lies deeper meaning within James Gillray's satirical masterpiece "Philanthropic Consolations. " It serves as a reminder that even after great loss or adversity – such as the abolition of slavery – humanity can still find solace through acts of kindness and compassion towards one another. As we delve into fantastical realms once more, we encounter a mesmerizing lake scene adorned with fairies gracefully gliding alongside swans. Their ethereal presence invites us to join them in their enchanted dance while reminding us that magic exists if only we open our hearts to its wonders. And what does an angler see? A. K. Macdonald takes us on an adventure through rivers teeming with life; fish leaping out of water as if joining nature's own playful cavorting symphony.