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1952-153, Print
GROWN GENTLEMEN taught to DANCE.
1952-153, Print

GROWN GENTLEMEN taught to DANCE.

Date1767
After work by John Collet (1725?-1780)
Engraver John Goldar
Publisher T. Bradford
OriginEngland, London
MediumLine engraving and etching on laid paper with hand color
DimensionsOverall: 12 1/4 × 9 3/4in. (31.1 × 24.8cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1952-153
DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "GROWN GENTLEMEN taught to DANCE./ J. Collett pinxit/ J. Goldar Sculpsit/ Engraved after an Original Picture of M.r John Collett, in the Possession of M.r Bradford./ Published by T. Bradford, N.o 132 Fleet Street, as the Act directs, 27.th June 1767."
Label TextThis print is a satire on the lengths individuals go to in order to be fashionable. The awkward man at center takes a dancing lesson from a fashionably dressed instructor while a bored musician plays the violin. Hanging on the wall is a based on a print of one the Auretti sisters who were both ballerinas.