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Description

1. Engraving; 35.7 x 32 cm.

Subject

1. Ballrooms

Call number

1. *MGZFH Vin R Afb 1

Note

1. Lower left: R. Vinkeles, ad viv. del. et fecit.
2. An official ball in an ornate hall. A row of couples at center, possibly dancing a minuet. The majority of guests converse or watch the dancers. Musicians on two balconies in background.

Author

1. Vinkeles, Reinier, 1741-1816.

Title

1. Afbeelding van het prachtige bal, op. de zaal van het Stadhuis, gegenen door de Ed. Achtb. Regering der stad Amsteldam [second line of legend cropped]

Imprint

1. [Amsterdam, 177-?]

Local note

1. This item may be offsite for digitization. For additional information please contact dance@nypl.org.

Connect to:

1. NYPL Digital Collections

Local subject

1. Balls (Parties)

Local subject

1. Social dancing -- 18th century.
2. Prints (Graphic arts) -- Social dancing -- 18th century.
3. Dance -- Netherlands -- 18th century.

Research call number

1. *MGZFH Vin R Afb 1