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Dancing Dolls or Les Marionettes a Londres, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving)
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Dancing Dolls or Les Marionettes a Londres, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562201 Dancing Dolls or Les Marionettes a Londres, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23102658
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Doll Dolls Drum Drumming Drums Hollyhock Hollyhocks Londres Marionette Marionettes Milkmaid Milkmaids Recorder Urns Yoke Yokes Recorders
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Dancing Dolls or Les Marionettes a Londres, 1835
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is a captivating hand-coloured engraving by George Cruikshank that takes us back to the vibrant streets of London in the early 19th century. In this lively scene, we are transported into a world filled with music, dance, and joyous laughter. The image showcases an array of characters - from milkmaids and men to children and dolls - all coming together in harmonious revelry. The central focus lies on two young girls gracefully twirling around while holding hands, their skirts billowing outwards as they move to the rhythm of an unseen melody. Behind them stands a boy playing a drum, adding rhythmic beats to the enchanting spectacle. Surrounding this delightful group are various individuals engaged in different activities; some play recorders or drums while others carry yokes adorned with urns. The streets are lined with hollyhocks blooming vibrantly against the backdrop of bustling London life. Cruikshank's masterful attention to detail brings each character to life, capturing their expressions and movements with precision. Through his artistry, he transports us into this whimsical world where even inanimate objects like dolls become animated dancers. This print from "Dancing Dolls or Les Marionettes a Londres" not only serves as a visual delight but also offers us insight into the cultural milieu of 19th-century London. It reminds us of the timeless appeal of music and dance as
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