Research Catalog

The German dancing master.

Additional Authors

Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817.

Description

Engraving (col.); image: 15 x 21.3 cm.

Note

H. I. H. faintly etched in left corner.
A dancing master, possibly Jansen, in profile to the left, playing a dancing master's fiddle. He stands on right toe, left leg extended. Facing him is his pupil, a boy, holding his hat in left hand, right arm raised; imitating pose and expression of his master. Behind him stands a younger boy.

Call Number

*MGZFD Gil J C 4

OCLC

NYPY737010823-F

Author

Gillray, James, 1756-1815.

Title

The German dancing master.

Imprint

[London] H. Humphrey, no. 18 New Bond Street, April 5th, 1782.

Local Note

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Local Subject

Dancing masters.

Ballet -- Study and teaching.

Dance -- Caricatures and cartoons.

Prints (Graphic arts) -- 18th century.

Added Author

Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817.

Research Call Number

*MGZFD Gil J C 4