Folk Dance Collection (#5)

Louis Antoine, Count of Bougainville (1729-1811) received the inhabitants of the Bay
XEE4157270 Louis Antoine, Count of Bougainville (1729-1811) received the inhabitants of the Bay Fortescue (Detroit of Magellan)

19th century Bohemian Ball - Dance of the gypsies in the 19th century
XEE4157052 19th century Bohemian Ball - Dance of the gypsies in the 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dance of Roucouyan Indians in the Caribbean. Engraving in "
XEE4156308 Dance of Roucouyan Indians in the Caribbean. Engraving in " La Terre Illustree" nA'77 of 21 April 1892

The Expedition of Former US President Theodore Roosevelt (1858 - 1919) to Africa
XEE4176273 The Expedition of Former US President Theodore Roosevelt (1858 - 1919) to Africa: Portrait of Roosevelt and his naturalist photographer Cherry Kearton and Warrior Dance in Uganda

A Village Kermesse and Peasants dancing round a Maypole
CH27321 A Village Kermesse and Peasants dancing round a Maypole by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Meissen group of Tyrolean dancers, c. 1740 (porcelain)
CH440589 Meissen group of Tyrolean dancers, c.1740 (porcelain) by Eberlein, Johann Friedrich (1696-1749); height: 15.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Midsummer Dance at Rattvik, 1852 (oil on canvas)
6041616 Midsummer Dance at Rattvik, 1852 (oil on canvas) by Zoll, Kilian Christoffer (1818-60); 31.5x41 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

A Spectacle in Ranelagh Gardens, with the Rotunda in the Background
STC57717 A Spectacle in Ranelagh Gardens, with the Rotunda in the Background, mid 18th century (colour engraving) by English School

Sorian Peasants Dancing, 1866 (oil on canvas)
SCP36911 Sorian Peasants Dancing, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Becquer, Valeriano Dominguez (1834-70); 65x101 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Court entertainments: dances and games. The scene takes place in the presence of the gods
AIS5358158 Court entertainments: dances and games. The scene takes place in the presence of the gods of Love, Beauty, Delivery, Franchise, Courtesy and Youth

Village Party (painting)
JEB4867233 Village Party (painting) by Watteau, Francois Louis Joseph (1758-1823); 50x65.5 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; eJean Bernard; French, out of copyright

Indians of America: Bear Dance, ritual of a tribe of Red Skin
JLJ4671766 Indians of America: Bear Dance, ritual of a tribe of Red Skin. Illustration by George Catlin (1794-1872), 19th century

Dance scene and popular party in Naples Dancers of tarantella (tarantella, tarantella)
LRI4673778 Dance scene and popular party in Naples Dancers of tarantella (tarantella, tarantella). Anonymous painting. 18th century Naples, Museo Nazionale di San Martino by Italian School

Jewish wedding in Morocco. Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), 19th century
JLJ4680813 Jewish wedding in Morocco. Painting by Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), 19th century. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 05x1, 40m. - Jewish wedding in Morocco

The Duks Duks Dance. A ritual fete of the Duks-Ducks tribe (duk-duk
XEE4185386 The Duks Duks Dance. A ritual fete of the Duks-Ducks tribe (duk-duk, duk duk) in the Oceanian archipelago of New Britain (New Britain)

Traditional costumes and customs of Alsace. Print on the headline of "L
XEE4184696 Traditional costumes and customs of Alsace. Print on the headline of " L illustrious du petit journal", 1933. Private collection

Ball on the terrace of a palace, formerly called ball at the court of Don Juan of Austria
JLJ4603820 Ball on the terrace of a palace, formerly called ball at the court of Don Juan of Austria Painting by Hieronymus Janssens dit le Dancer (1624-1693) (ec.flam.) 1658 Sun

French Revolution, 1789: Without panties dancing carmagnola
JLJ4596557 French Revolution, 1789: Without panties dancing carmagnola; and Grenadier citizen having retained his bourgeois habit. Gouache des Freres Lesueur (18th century), 18th century

Rustic dance. Painting by Louis Joseph Watteau dit Watteau de Lille (1731-1798)
JLJ4594771 Rustic dance. Painting by Louis Joseph Watteau dit Watteau de Lille (1731-1798), 18th century. Lille, Museum of Fine Arts by Watteau

Cabaret scene Couples dancing and kissing. Painting by Henri Baron (1816-1885
JLJ4584760 Cabaret scene Couples dancing and kissing. Painting by Henri Baron (1816-1885) 19th century Sun. 0, 35x0, 27 m by Baron, Henri (1816-85); Louvre, Paris

Freshwater Asia in Constantinople - Sweet living: group of men and women smoking
JLJ4577205 Freshwater Asia in Constantinople - Sweet living: group of men and women smoking, dancing - Painting by Johann Wittmer (1802-1880) 1837 Detail - Munich, Neue Pinakothek by Wittmer

The village wedding. Painting attributed to David Teniers II dit Le Jeune (1610-1690) Ec
JLJ4687097 The village wedding. Painting attributed to David Teniers II dit Le Jeune (1610-1690) Ec. Flam. 17th century. Compiegne, Musee National Du Chateau by Teniers

Couples in a park. Painting by Jose Camaron Y Boronat (1730-1803), 18th century
JLJ4685994 Couples in a park. Painting by Jose Camaron Y Boronat (1730-1803), 18th century. Dim: 0, 83 x 1, 08m. Madrid, Musee Du Prado by Camaron, Jose (1730-1803); Prado, Madrid

Fete negre on the island of Saint Vincent (Central America, Antilles)
JLJ4687840 Fete negre on the island of Saint Vincent (Central America, Antilles). Engraving of the 19th century. Chartres, Museum of Fine Arts by French School, (19th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts

Portrait of Lola de Valencia The dancer Lola Melea is represented in a traditional
JLJ4653313 Portrait of Lola de Valencia The dancer Lola Melea is represented in a traditional Spanish costume. Painting by Edouard Manet (1832-1883) 1862 Dim

Art Portugal: dance of the indigenous detail of the map of the Guinee by Luis Texeira
JLJ4608091 Art Portugal: dance of the indigenous detail of the map of the Guinee by Luis Texeira (1602-1650), Engraving of the 17th century

Rejouissances given by the city of Paris aux Halles on 21 / 01 / 1782 on the occasion of
JLJ4612195 Rejouissances given by the city of Paris aux Halles on 21/01/1782 on the occasion of the birth of the Dauphin Louis Joseph of France (1781-1789) Detail

Dances in the public square. Engraving by G. Vuillier, to illustrate the story Le val
LSE4334523 Dances in the public square. Engraving by G.Vuillier, to illustrate the story Le val d Andorra, by Gaston Vuillier, in le tour du monde 1888, directed by Edouard Charton (1807-1890)

The Sova Mavanda (king), surrounded by his men who psalmodify a monotonous song
LSE4332530 The Sova Mavanda (king), surrounded by his men who psalmodify a monotonous song, dancing in front of the major

Turkish dancers. in "Habits et coutumes des Peuples", ed. Hocquart, 1811
LSE4310413 Turkish dancers. in " Habits et coutumes des Peuples", ed. Hocquart, 1811. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkish dancers)

Abecedary. Letter F like Fandango. Small encyclopedic alphabet, popular series
DUV4199858 Abecedary. Letter F like Fandango. Small encyclopedic alphabet, popular series. Epinal imaging, late 19th century by French School

Dancer in a living room. Painting by Manuel Cabral Bejarano (1827-1891), oil on canvas
LSE4317701 Dancer in a living room. Painting by Manuel Cabral Bejarano (1827-1891), oil on canvas, 19th century. Museum of Fine Arts in Seville, Spain

The Chacarera (Argentinian Folk Dance), (oil on panel)
987794 The Chacarera (Argentinian Folk Dance), (oil on panel) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 48.3x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chacarera (Argentinian Folk Dance); La Chacarera

The Circle, c. 1884 (detrempe on paper)
3431755 The Circle, c.1884 (detrempe on paper) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 65x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Ronde.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Egg Dance (oil on panel)
1780705 The Egg Dance (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 66.7x104.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Gypsy Girl with a Tambourine
CBR35905 Gypsy Girl with a Tambourine by Schram, Alois Hans (1864-1919); Private Collection; Photo eConnaught Brown, London; Austrian, out of copyright

The Polka Dance
BAL16039 The Polka Dance by Wilde, August de (1819-86); Private Collection; Belgian, out of copyright

The Minuet (chromolitho)
734709 The Minuet (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Minuet. Liebig card)

Japanese ritual dance, 19th century (print)
3788327 Japanese ritual dance, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Japanese ritual dance, after a drawing by Hiromasa Fujiwara Japanese postcard, printed by The Shimbi Shoin, Tokyo.); Lebrecht History

La vraie gaiete
3849431 La vraie gaiete by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); (add.info.: La vraie gaiete (True Cheerfulness) by Antoine Watteau, c.1718 - 1720. Painting. Oil on canvas

Peasant couple dancing, 1514 (engraving in black on ivory laid paper)
2971460 Peasant couple dancing, 1514 (engraving in black on ivory laid paper) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 11.8x7.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Bequest of Mrs

Nonagenarians dancing a bourree, a folk dance of the Auvergne (colour litho)
2785907 Nonagenarians dancing a bourree, a folk dance of the Auvergne (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nonagenarians dancing a bourree)

The Dance of the Tarantella, from Italian Scenery, representing the Manners
3258429 The Dance of the Tarantella, from Italian Scenery, representing the Manners, Customs and Amusements of the different States of Italy, pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Lerberghi, P

Full-length portrait of Lola de Valencia - oil on canvas, 1862
LRI4579300 Full-length portrait of Lola de Valencia - oil on canvas, 1862 by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); Musee d Orsay, Paris

The Schuhplattler (chromolitho)
734708 The Schuhplattler (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Schuhplattler)

The Tarantella (pen & ink wash on paper)
BRM251502 The Tarantella (pen & ink wash on paper) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

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Folk Dance: Celebrating Cultural Heritage Through Rhythm and Movement From the vibrant streets of Mexico to the picturesque landscapes of Austria, it has been a cherished tradition across the globe. One such example is Mexican Folk Dance, which finds its roots in Oaxaca, a region known for its rich cultural heritage. In Christopher Woods' captivating painting "Dancing Sailors, Brittany, " we are transported to 1930s France where sailors gracefully move to traditional tunes. This artwork beautifully captures the essence as an expression of community spirit and celebration. Moving eastward, we encounter the Safrica-Culture-Heritage-Festival in South Africa. Here, diverse communities come together to showcase their unique dances that have been passed down through generations. The rhythmic movements and colorful costumes create a mesmerizing spectacle that reflects the country's multicultural tapestry. Traveling back in time to California circa 1843-1850, we witness "The Dance of N. W. Indians" at St. Jose de California Mission depicted in a watercolor painting. This portrayal showcases how indigenous tribes used dance as a form of storytelling and spiritual connection with nature. Stepping into Europe, we find ourselves amidst an original 19th-century reproduction capturing "Folk Dance in Steyr, Austria. " The lively atmosphere and intricate footwork demonstrate how this art form brings people together while preserving their cultural identity. Across continents again lies Gran Canaria's Pueblo Canario where traditional dancing takes center stage at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Amidst joyful music and energetic moves, locals proudly display their Canary Islands heritage through spirited performances. Delving deeper into history reveals Georges Perrot's engraving from his travel memoirs among southern Slavs in Bosnia during 1868. A Bosnian dancer captivates our attention with graceful movements that reflect centuries-old traditions still alive today.