Cuadrilla Collection

Letter Q: Quadrille, Mr. Marinier's artistic alphabet, late 19th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4216790 Letter Q: Quadrille, Mr. Marinier's artistic alphabet, late 19th century (chromolithograph); 12.5x9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Fashionable dancers performing La Trenis, a country dance section in the popular quadrille created by the French dance
FLO4677861 Fashionable dancers performing La Trenis, a country dance section in the popular quadrille created by the French dance master Trenitz

Two couples perform the third section La Poule in the quadrille, a popular ball
FLO4677298 Two couples perform the third section La Poule in the quadrille, a popular ball and salon dance from the early 19th century

La lesdingha, dance of the Caucasus and Russia, quadrille execute turn a turn by the present couples
LSE4332284 La lesdingha, dance of the Caucasus and Russia, quadrille execute turn a turn by the present couples, engraving after a drawing by A

Bal de Paris: The quadrille, the foot moving at the Prado, around 1860
LSE4079566 Bal de Paris: The quadrille, the foot moving at the Prado, around 1860 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The grid at Bullier, circa 1860
LSE4079560 The grid at Bullier, circa 1860 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The grid at Bullier, circa 1860); Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright

The Mabille Ball, 1867
LSE4079557 The Mabille Ball, 1867 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Mabille Ball)

The Devils Talismans, song for quadrille. Lithography, 19th century
LSE4310638 The Devils Talismans, song for quadrille. Lithography, 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Devils Talismans, song for quadrille)

Fete a Florence in the 17th century in "Il mondo feggiante
XEE4409274 Fete a Florence in the 17th century in " Il mondo feggiante. Balletto a cavallo fatto nel teatro congiunto al Palazzo del Sereniss

The grid has Bullier Scene popular entertainment. Lithograph by Philippe Jacques Linder
JLJ4658159 The grid has Bullier Scene popular entertainment. Lithograph by Philippe Jacques Linder (1835-?). Serie Musee de Moeurs et d actions

Military quadrille. Engraving in "Comic Military Alphabet". Fifth series
DUV4204516 Military quadrille. Engraving in " Comic Military Alphabet". Fifth series. Epinal imaging. Pellerin and Cie, Printers, Epinal, late 19th century. 16 pages

Letters Q and R: Military quadrille and Officer Round. Engraving in "
DUV4204511 Letters Q and R: Military quadrille and Officer Round. Engraving in " Comic Military Alphabet". Fifth series. Epinal imaging

La Courtille: folk ball - 19th century
LSE4079547 La Courtille: folk ball - 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Dance: the skater grid. The dancers hold a ribbon whose end is attached to a May plant in
XEE4153764 Dance: the skater grid. The dancers hold a ribbon whose end is attached to a May plant in the middle of a circle. Scene at the ball given by Count Walewski in 1861

A dance of artists for quadrilles, lithography, 19th century
LSE4310704 A dance of artists for quadrilles, lithography, 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dance of artists for quadrilles, lithography)

The Boccace Decameron for quadrille. Lithography, 19th century
LSE4310681 The Boccace Decameron for quadrille. Lithography, 19th century. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boccace Decameron for quadrille)

Tsar Alexander III (1815-1894) dances the quadrille d
LSE4323725 Tsar Alexander III (1815-1894) dances the quadrille d honneur at a feast given by the Count of Montebello, French ambassador to Russia

Sunday Afternoon in the Bull Ring at Madrid (engraving)
1054859 Sunday Afternoon in the Bull Ring at Madrid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday Afternoon in the Bull Ring at Madrid)

Quadrille dans la salon de Mars, aux Champs Elysee - in "Life in Paris"
LSE4080909 Quadrille dans la salon de Mars, aux Champs Elysee - in " Life in Paris" by David Carey, London, 1822 by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Ball at the Closerie des Lilas, circa 1860
LSE4079561 Ball at the Closerie des Lilas, circa 1860 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Ball at the Closerie des Lilas)

Engraving of the middle 19th century
GIA4700264 Engraving of the middle 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving of the middle 19th century.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

World Ball, 19th century
LSE4079550 World Ball, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: World Ball)

Quadrille d honneur improvise by Napoleon III (1808-1873
XEE4145930 Quadrille d honneur improvise by Napoleon III (1808-1873) at the camp des grenadiers in Vichy on 21 July 1861 - Engraving In " Le Monde Illustre"

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Cuadrilla, a captivating dance originating from the Caucasus and Russia, is a mesmerizing spectacle that enchants both participants and onlookers alike. This lively dance, also known as "La Lesdingha, " showcases the elegance and grace of couples executing intricate turns with precision. An enchanting engraving by A. Sirouy beautifully illustrates this enthralling dance in Carla Serena's book "Excursions in the Caucasus. " The image transports us to a bygone era where dancers twirl gracefully across the floor, their movements perfectly synchronized. The allure extends beyond its origins, capturing hearts even in distant lands like Paris. In 1860, at Bal de Paris, the foot moved rhythmically at Prado as couples swirled around each other in perfect harmony. The grid at Bullier was another popular venue for this captivating dance during that time. Even songs were composed to celebrate cuadrilla's charm. "The Devil's Talismans, " an enchanting lithograph from the 19th century, depicts dancers immersed in this spirited quadrille while reveling under its magical spell. Throughout history, it has been celebrated worldwide. In Florence during the 17th century's extravagant festivities depicted in "Il Mondo Feggiante, " it added an air of grandeur to every occasion. Meanwhile, La Courtille showcased folk balls infused with joyous energy during France's vibrant 19th-century scene. Not limited to social events alone, cuadrilla found its place within military circles too. Engravings such as those found in "Comic Military Alphabet" depict soldiers performing military quadrilles with precision and discipline. This captivating dance even inspired artists who immortalized it through lithography during the 19th century. Their works captured not only the technicality but also the artistic expression inherent within each movement.