Cavorting Collection

Dilettanti Theatricals, or A Peep at the Green Room, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803
NCO189740 Dilettanti Theatricals, or A Peep at the Green Room, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Disparate de tontos (Fool's folly), 1877 (etching, aquatint & drypoint)
3745584 Disparate de tontos (Fool's folly), 1877 (etching, aquatint & drypoint) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 29x43 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Plato instructing his pupils in the colonnades of Athens while youths cavort in the gymnasium (colour litho)
6000255 Plato instructing his pupils in the colonnades of Athens while youths cavort in the gymnasium (colour litho) by Wulff

Nymphs and Satyr, 1873 (oil on canvas)
CLK339920 Nymphs and Satyr, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 260.4x182.9 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French

A Party Drinking Outside an Inn (w/c heightened with white on paper)
AGN217498 A Party Drinking Outside an Inn (w/c heightened with white on paper) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 21.8x24.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Agnew's, London; Flemish

The Arcades at the Palais Royal, c. 1804 (pen & black ink and wash over gouache
3079346 The Arcades at the Palais Royal, c.1804 (pen & black ink and wash over gouache and chalk on paper by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); 36.5x45.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

He and His Drunken Companions Raise a Riot in Covent Garden, 1735 (engraving)
GHL222102 He and His Drunken Companions Raise a Riot in Covent Garden, 1735 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Between Gardens, (oil on panel)
827290 Between Gardens, (oil on panel) by Zugel, Heinrich Johann von (1850-1941); 57.1x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Between Gardens. Heinrich Johann von Zugel (1850-1941). Oil on panel

Dilettanti Theatricals or a Peep at the Green Room, vide. Pic-Nic-Orgies, pub
2962493 Dilettanti Theatricals or a Peep at the Green Room, vide. Pic-Nic-Orgies, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

He and His Drunken Companions Raise a Riot in Covent Garden, 1735 (engraving)
GHL222101 He and His Drunken Companions Raise a Riot in Covent Garden, 1735 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); London Metropolitan Archives

A Bacchanalian Scene (oil on canvas)
808698 A Bacchanalian Scene (oil on canvas) by Kellner, Hendrick (fl.1760-80); 26.7x36.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Swimmers Cavorting In Surf
Illustration depicting a man and three women in old-fashioned swimwear holding hands and cavorting in the surf at the beach, 1880s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Syrens cavorting on a beach of The Syrens Isle to attract unwary sailors. Date: circa 1913

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

Illustration from The English Dance of Death by William Combe, 1815 (aquatint)
XJF294026 Illustration from The English Dance of Death by William Combe, 1815 (aquatint) (b/w photo) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Dance Of The Fools
Five jesters perform a merry dance, perhaps an early version of the English Morris Dance. Entitled Danse de Fous - copy of a miniature from a 13th century manuscript

Night before Christmas
Title page to " The Night Before Christmas" by Clement C Moore, illustrated by Arthur Rackham, featuring elves cavorting across the page with holly and mistletoe. Date: First published: 1823

Cavorting Hippies 1967
HIPPIES - FREE LOVE A young hippy couple happily cavorting together during the Love-In at Woburn Park, Bedfordshire, England. Date: August 1967

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

Dance at French Court
A fashionable couple cavorting at the court of Louis XV

Dance at French Court 2
A fashionable pair cavorting at the court of Louis XV. (from a picture by St Aubin)

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"Cavorting through the Ages: A Glimpse into Historical Revelries" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of cavorting, where laughter and merriment knew no bounds. From the Dilettanti Theatricals to Fool's Folly, these captivating artworks and engravings offer a window into the joyous escapades of bygone eras. In 1803, Hannah Humphrey published "Dilettanti Theatricals, or A Peep at the Green Room, " revealing the behind-the-scenes antics of actors preparing for their performances. This glimpse into theatrical life showcases both dedication and lightheartedness. Fast forward to 1877 with "Disparate de tontos (Fool's folly), " an etching that captures moments of foolishness and absurdity. It reminds us that even amidst serious endeavors, there is always room for playful tomfoolery. The fight against injustice takes center stage in "Philanthropic Consolations after the loss of the Slave Bill" from 1796. Through hand-colored engravings or etchings, these powerful images serve as reminders of resilience and hope during challenging times. Transporting us to ancient Athens is a lithograph titled "Plato instructing his pupils in the colonnades while youths cavort in the gymnasium. " This artwork depicts a harmonious blend between intellectual pursuits and youthful exuberance—a testament to balance in education. Nature intertwines with fantasy in "Nymphs and Satyr" from 1873. Oil on canvas brings this mythical scene alive as nymphs frolic alongside mischievous satyrs—an enchanting portrayal of nature's allure. A rustic inn becomes a backdrop for conviviality in "A Party Drinking Outside an Inn. " With watercolor heightened with white on paper, this artwork captures jovial gatherings where friends revel together, celebrating life's simple pleasures.