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A Question of the Day, Have Dances drawbacks? (engraving)
1062357 A Question of the Day, Have Dances drawbacks? (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Question of the Day, Have Dances drawbacks? Illustration for The Graphic, 14 March 1891.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22647422
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Cutting Dances Dash Daughters Deal Discover Handkerchief Holes Hungry Marching Partner Partners Question Reverse Shake Society Events Supper Time Uninvited Consists
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Estimated Product Size is 40.5cm x 50.8cm (15.9" x 20")
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In this engraving titled "A Question of the Day, Have Dances drawbacks?" by William Ralston, we are transported back to a society event in 1891. The scene depicts a room filled with elegantly dressed ladies and their partners engaged in an evening of dancing. The image captures the essence of the time, where dances were seen as both a source of enjoyment and subject to critical survey. As we observe closely, we notice that not everyone is partaking in the festivities. Along one side of the room sit several uninvited women, referred to as "wall flowers" who have been deemed ineligible for dancing due to various reasons. One woman can be seen cutting holes into her handkerchief out of sheer boredom while another appears hungry and disinterested. These subtle details highlight some of the drawbacks associated with dances during this era - exclusionary practices based on social status or personal circumstances. Meanwhile, on the other side of the room, couples march and twirl across the dance floor with grace and elegance. The daughters eagerly await their turn to join in while their mothers supervise from afar. Ralston's engraving invites us to question whether these dances truly bring joy or if they come with limitations that affect certain individuals within society. It serves as a reminder that even seemingly glamorous events may have hidden complexities beneath their surface charm.
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