Shawn Collection

Irish gentleman in a whisky bar in Dublin prison, 1821
Irish gentleman in Croftons whisky and beer bar in Dublin prison, 1821. Bankrupt Brian Boru with his friends in the taproom drinking with criminals and debtors. The Tap in Sheriffs Prison

MARTHA GRAHAM (1894-1991). American dancer and choreographer. Photographed while performing in the ballet Xochitl, choreographed by Ted Shawn, c1920

Irish gentlemen brawling with night watchmen, Dublin, 1822
Irish gentlemen boxing and brawling with night watchmen, Dublin, 1822. A man in a sedan chair waves a bicorne hat. Brian Boru, Sir Shawn O Dogherty on a Night Row with the Charleys in Dame Street

Justin Gatlin, Shawn Crawford & Brenard Williams Mens 200m Mens 200m Athens, Greece 26 August 2004 Date: 26 August 2004

Justin Gatlin & Shawn Crawford Mens 200m Mens 200m Athens, Greece 26 August 2004 Date: 26 August 2004

Shawn Crawford Mens 200m Mens 200m Athens, Greece 24 August 2004 Date: 24 August 2004

A scene inspired by Ancient Crete one of the new productions from Ruth St Denis, Ted Shawn and the Denishawn Dancers, 1929 Date: 1929

Advert for the Denishawn Summer camp at Westport Connecticut, 1928 led by Ted Shawn with Hazel Krans, Ernestine Day, Doris Humphrey, Charles Weidman Date: 1928

Portrait of Ruth St Denis and Ted Shawn in their Strauss Waltz, 1928 Date: 1928

Portraits of Ruth St Denis and Ted Shawn and a view of their Denishawn House in uptown New York, 1928 Date: 1928

Advert for Denishawn School of Dancing and courses for fall of 1930 including a three month engagement by Margaret Wallmann of the Mary Wigman School in Berlin Date: 1930

Two photographs of Ruth St Denis and Ted Shawn, 1930
Two photographs of Ruth St Denis (In her Lamp dance) and Ted Shawn (in a scene for Orpheus Dionysus at the Munich Dance Congress), 1930 Date: 1930

Stars of the Summer Night - Dany study offered
Stars of the Summer Night - Summer Dance school offered by Florence Rogge, Ted Shawn, Leon Leonidoff and Bill Robinson, New York, 1931 Date: 1931

A portrait of the American dancer Ted Shawn in his Dervish dance, 1930 Date: 1930

King George IVs royal parade through Dublin, 1821
King George IV of England riding a carriage in a royal parade through Dublin, 1821. Accompanied by Irish gentlemen, lancers, soldiers, bishops and aldermen. Going to the Levee

Irish gentlemen drinking punch at a committee meeting to discuss a pillar to commemorate King George IVs visit to Ireland. A pillar committee

Irish gentlemen going to see King George IV in Dublin
Three Irish gentlemen on a one-horse carriage to visit King George IV in Dublin. Captain Grammachree playing Paddy Whack on his Wooden leg-fife to amuse the car party on their journey to meet

King George IV of England arriving in Ireland, 1821
King George IV of England arriving for his tour of Ireland, August 12, 1821. Irish peasants raise their hats and cheer. His Majesty landing on the Pier at Howth

A jingle or carriage accident on a bridge in Dublin, 1822
A jingle or carriage accident on Low Ground Bridge, Baggot Street, Dublin. Passengers fall off the bridge into the canal, men with shillelaghs shout. Brian Boru, Sir Shawn O Dogherty, Capt

Gentleman crashing a carriage in a Belfast street, 1822
Brian Boru in top hat and cockle-picker Peg O Shambles crashing a two-horse carriage in a Belfast street, 1822. Hawkers knocked on the street, urchins eating potatoes, a man with shillelagh

Irish gentleman in his cell, Dublin prison, 1821
Irish gentleman in his cell with other inmates, Dublin prison, 1821. Captain Blake introduces a ragged exciseman. Sheriffs Prison - Introducing Swan the Exciseman

Irish gentlemen fighting a duel with pistols, Dublin, 1821
Irish gentleman Brian Boru and Naval officer Tarpaulin fighting a duel with pistols, Dublin, 1821. Seconds and members of the Duelling Society of Dublin attending

Irish gentlemen descend into an underground hostel, 1821
Irish gentlemen descend into an underground hostel near Dirty Lane, Dublin, with beds and cheap victuals. Adventures in a Snoozing Cellar

An audience rioting in the stalls in a Dublin theatre, 1821. Our Hero and his friends having a small taste of a Row at the Theatre

Irish gentlemen slumming it in a barnyard shebeen, Dublin. Peg-leg officer falls among pigs, geese and potatoes. Disagreeable Adventures of Brian Boru

Army officers performing the Wetting the Commission ritual
Army officers performing a ritual commission ceremony. An officer wets a document in a bowl of punch with a sword at the Elephant and Castle pub. Wetting an Irish Commission

King George IV leaving Dun Laoghaire after his royal tour, September 3, 1821. Departure of the King & unconsolable grief of the Hibernians

Frontispiece with vignettes and medallions. Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by William Heath from Pierce Egans Real Life in Ireland, or the Day and Night Scenes, Rovings, Rambles

Victorian tourists wading through dung on a farm looking for a rustic sight on their tour. The grotto and waterfall is just a barn. Ducks attack a child, a gentleman gets stuck in the mud

Window depicting Angel Musicians with Lute and Shawn (stained glass)
1278581 Window depicting Angel Musicians with Lute and Shawn (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Notre-Dame, Louviers, France; (add.info.: Louviers, Eglise Notre Dame)

Ms Fr 12476 Fol. 109v The Nine Muses from Le Champion des Dames
BNP159912 Ms Fr 12476 Fol.109v The Nine Muses from Le Champion des Dames by Martin le Franc (1410-61) 1451 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of the American dancer Ruth St. Denis, London, 1922 who is dancing with her husband Ted Shawn at the Coliseum Date: 1922

Portrait of the American dancer Ted Shawn, London, 1922
Portrait of the American dancer Ted Shawn as King Tepaucaltzin, London, 1922 who is dancing with his wife Ruth St.Denis at the Coliseum Date: 1922

Cover of Dance Magazine, September 1928
Featuring Ted Shawn Date: 1928

TED SHAWN & RUTH ST. DENIS. American dancers Ted Shawn (1891-1972) and Ruth St. Denis (1879-1968) in a New York City performance of The Spirit of the Sea, c1925

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"Shawn: A Tale of Resilience, Passion, and Dance" In the dimly lit whisky bar of a Dublin prison in 1821, an Irish gentleman named Shawn found solace amidst his confinement. With each sip of whiskey, he drowned his sorrows while dreaming of a world beyond those cold stone walls. Little did Shawn know that across the Atlantic Ocean, Martha Graham was about to revolutionize the world of dance. Born in 1894, this American dancer and choreographer would inspire countless artists with her innovative movements and emotional storytelling. Meanwhile, back in Dublin in 1822, Shawn's fiery spirit ignited as he found himself brawling with night watchmen on the streets. His relentless determination to fight for what he believed in mirrored the passion that would later define him. Years later, Justin Gatlin and Shawn Crawford emerged as athletic powerhouses on the track field. Their rivalry fueled their performances as they sprinted towards greatness together. The bond between them grew stronger over time until it became inseparable. But it was not just their shared victories that defined Shawn Crawford; it was also his individual brilliance. In moments when all eyes were solely on him – whether alongside Justin Gatlin or standing alone – Shawn's lightning-fast speed captivated audiences worldwide. Drawing inspiration from Ancient Crete during one performance, Shawn transported spectators to another era through his graceful movements and powerful presence. It was a testament to his ability to transcend time and connect with people through artistry. The Denishawn Summer camp at Westport Connecticut beckoned dancers from near and far seeking enlightenment under its tutelage. An advertisement caught Shawn's eye - an opportunity to refine his craft among like-minded individuals who understood the transformative power of dance. With Ruth St Denis and Ted Shawn by his side, two pioneers who founded Denishawn School of Dancing years prior; they embarked on a journey that would forever shape their legacy within the world of dance.