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Dancers colliding during a waltz at a posh ball in Paris, 19th century
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Dancers colliding during a waltz at a posh ball in Paris, 19th century
6337332 Dancers colliding during a waltz at a posh ball in Paris, 19th century by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); (add.info.: Dancers colliding during a waltz at a posh ball in Paris, 19th century. John Jorrocks and Countess Benvolio knock another couple to the floor. Dandies and ladies in crinolines dancing in an aristocrats residence. Mr. Jorrocks makes a faux pas. Handcoloured steel engraving after an illustration by Henry Thomas Alken from Robert Smith Surtees Jorrocks Jaunts and Jollities, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1843.); © Florilegius
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Accident Ballroom Choreography Class System Collision Crinolines Dandies Knock Manners Robert Smith Surtees Rudolph Ackermann Snobbery Steel Engraving Victorian Era Vulgar Waltz Accidents Comics Henry Thomas Alken John Jorrocks The Woman
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This print captures a moment of chaos and hilarity during a waltz at a posh ball in 19th century Paris. The collision between dancers is depicted with great detail, showcasing the vibrant energy and movement of the scene. In this particular instance, John Jorrocks, a vulgar cockney grocer, and Countess Benvolio accidentally knock another couple to the floor, causing quite the commotion. Surrounded by dandies and ladies adorned in crinolines, this aristocratic residence becomes witness to Mr. Jorrocks' faux pas. The handcoloured steel engraving by Henry Thomas Alken perfectly illustrates this humorous incident from Robert Smith Surtees' "Jorrocks Jaunts and Jollities". Published in London in 1843 by Rudolph Ackermann, it offers an amusing glimpse into Victorian society's obsession with etiquette and class distinctions. The image not only highlights the snobbery prevalent within high society but also serves as a comic caricature of social norms during that era. It showcases both accidents on the dancefloor and intricate choreography executed by feminine dancers. With its rich historical context and playful depiction of societal manners, this print transports viewers back to an extravagant time when balls were grand affairs filled with elegance, humor, and unexpected mishaps.
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