Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by James Caldwall, 1739–1819, British

after John Collet, ca. 1725–1780, British

Published by Robert Sayer, 1725–1794, British

and John Smith of Cheapside, active ca. 1750–1789, British
Title:
The Cotillion Dance
Date:
1771
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving and etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 10 1/16 × 13 9/16 inches (25.5 × 34.4 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Collector's mark, verso: Paul Mellon
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.11242
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
genre subject | costume | dresses | coats | wreaths | petticoats | wigs | cravats | ruffs | breeches (trousers) | flute | tambourine | violin | caricature | women | audience | dance | music | musical instruments | musicians | men | humor | parody | satire | interior | ballroom | stairs | orchestra (stage space) | ruffles | door | bows (costume accessories) | dancing | observers | dancers | flounces | cotillion | smiling | ball (party) | performance
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:30709