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The tarantula, with the method of curing those stung by it, which is effected by music and dancing
- Title
- The tarantula, with the method of curing those stung by it, which is effected by music and dancing [graphic].
- Publication
- [17--?]
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Still image | Supervised use | *MGZFD Tar 7 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
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- Description
- 1 print : etching, engraving, b&w; 31 x 25 cm., line border 20 x 12 cm.
- Summary
- A magnified image of the wolf spider or tarantula is depicted at top, while the scene below depicts two women dancing to the music of two male fiddlers, observed by a seated woman. The rustic setting includes a cottage with clothes drying on a line, and sheep grazing in a pasture.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Prints.
- Biography (note)
- This print illustrates the belief that the dire effects of the bite of the tarantula, called tarantism, could be counteracted by frenzied dancing. The Italian dance called the tarantella became identified with such curative dancing, a link that has been ascribed to the similarity of the words.
- Call Number
- *MGZFD Tar 7
- OCLC
- 792750656
- Title
- The tarantula, with the method of curing those stung by it, which is effected by music and dancing [graphic].
- Imprint
- [17--?]
- Biography
- This print illustrates the belief that the dire effects of the bite of the tarantula, called tarantism, could be counteracted by frenzied dancing. The Italian dance called the tarantella became identified with such curative dancing, a link that has been ascribed to the similarity of the words.
- Local Note
- Cataloging funds provided by Friends of Jerome Robbins Dance Division.This item may be offsite for digitization. For additional information please contact dance@nypl.org.
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- Research Call Number
- *MGZFD Tar 7