Circle Dance Collection

The Round Dance. Park landscape in spring with dancers, 1899. Creator: Armbrust, Karl (1867-1928)
The Round Dance. Park landscape in spring with dancers, 1899. Private Collection

Le Poème de l'âme (Poem of the Soul). Rayons de soleil (Sunrays) , 1854. Creator: Janmot, Louis (1814-1892)
Le Poeme de l'ame (Poem of the Soul). Rayons de soleil (Sunrays) , 1854. Found in the Collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon.

Peasants Dancing Outside the Crescent Tavern, in or after c.1660. Creator: Unknown
Peasants Dancing Outside the Crescent Tavern, in or after c.1660

Florence Noyes dancers, between 1915 and 1918. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Florence Noyes dancers, between 1915 and 1918

Circle Round! Gently Little One, I'm More than Fifteen Years Old, 1832. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Circle Round! Gently Little One, I'm More than Fifteen Years Old, 1832

Wallachian Round, Performed by the Tsiganes and Danced by the Second Regiment Musicians at... 1839
Wallachian Round, Performed by the Tsiganes and Danced by the Second Regiment Musicians at the Home of Prince Ghika, Ghospodar, Wallachia, 1839

Plate 26 of 38 from Oeuvres de J. B. Huet, 1796–99. Creator: Jean Baptiste Marie Huet
Plate 26 of 38 from Oeuvres de J. B. Huet, 1796-99

Ghost Dance (The Vision of Life), 1895 / 97. Creator: Ralph Blakelock
Ghost Dance (The Vision of Life), 1895/97. Dreamlike scene: Native American dancers during the period of resistance to assimilation by the white settlers in North America

Around the Campfire. Private Collection

The Village Fair, 1882. Artist: Makovsky, Vladimir Yegorovich (1846-1920)
The Village Fair, 1882. Private Collection

Merry-making Outside a Tavern. Artist: Opiz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841)
Merry-making Outside a Tavern. Private Collection

The Farandole Amidst Egyptian Monuments. Artist: Robert, Hubert (1733-1808)
The Farandole Amidst Egyptian Monuments. Found in the collection of Musee d art classique, Mougins

Peasants merry-making, 1779. Artist: Tankov (Tonkov), Ivan Michailovich (1740-1799)
Peasants merry-making, 1779. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Peasants merry-making, Second Half of the 18th cen Artist: Anonymous
Peasants merry-making, Second Half of the 18th cen.. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Great Country Fair (Detail), 1539. Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-1550). Private Collection

Indian ritual dance from the village of Secoton, book illustration, c. 1570-80 (w / c on paper)
BAL99070 Indian ritual dance from the village of Secoton, book illustration, c.1570-80 (w/c on paper) (see 87469) by White, John (fl.1570-93); British Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Girls dancing display in Farrington, Kent. 9 June 1937

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"Capturing the Joy of Circle Dance: A Celebration of Movement and Togetherness" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of circle dance, a timeless tradition that brings people together through rhythmic movements and joyous celebrations. From ancient rituals to vibrant village fairs, this captivating art form has been depicted by talented artists throughout history. In Ralph Blakelock's "Ghost Dance (The Vision of Life), " painted between 1895-97, we witness the ethereal beauty of Native American dancers moving gracefully in a circular formation. Their mesmerizing steps symbolize spiritual connection and harmony with nature. Travel back to simpler times as you join the merry-making around campfires in Makovsky's masterpiece aptly titled "Around the Campfire. " The flickering flames illuminate smiling faces as friends and family unite in dance, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Vladimir Yegorovich Makovsky transports us to an exuberant Village Fair in his 1882 painting. Vibrant colors fill the canvas as villagers engage in lively circle dances, their laughter echoing through the air, and is a testament to the power of community bonds forged through shared moments of revelry. Georg Emanuel Opiz captures a scene outside a tavern where merriment abounds. In "Merry-making Outside a Tavern, " he portrays jovial peasants engaging in spirited circle dances, their feet tapping energetically on cobblestone streets while music fills their hearts with pure delight. Hubert Robert takes us on an extraordinary journey amidst Egyptian monuments with his painting "The Farandole Amidst Egyptian Monuments. " Here, dancers perform an intricate circle dance against awe-inspiring architectural wonders—a fusion of cultures blending harmoniously through movement. Delve into Ivan Michailovich Tankov's depiction from 1779 entitled "Peasants Merry-Making, " which showcases rustic charm and simplicity at its finest.