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Music cover, The Break of Day Quadrille
Music cover, The Break of Day Quadrille, by Willem Vandervell, with a design by Alfred Concanen, showing people leaving a late-night party Date: 19th century
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The Break of Day Quadrille" is a captivating 19th century music cover designed by Alfred Concanen and illustrated by Willem Vandervell. The image depicts the lively scene of a group of men and women leaving a late-night quadrille dance, as the first light of dawn breaks over the scene. The cover is adorned with intricate details, showcasing the elegance and sophistication of the Victorian era. The design features a row of men in top hats and tailcoats, each carrying a lantern or helping a woman into a carriage or coach, while women in long dresses and shawls follow, some holding onto their parasols or glancing back at the party they are leaving behind. The top of the cover is adorned with a decorative border, featuring a scene of a carriage driving through a quiet, early morning street, with windows illuminated by the soft glow of lamplight. The overall effect is one of a social scene coming to a close, as the revelers make their way home at the break of day. The quadrille dance, a popular social dance of the time, was typically held in grand ballrooms or large halls, and often lasted late into the night. The image on the cover captures the sense of excitement and anticipation as the partygoers prepare to leave, with the promise of a new day on the horizon. The intricate design and detailed illustration make this music cover a beautiful and intriguing piece of historical art, providing a glimpse into the social scene of the Victorian era and the traditions and customs of the time.
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