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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/41
Former Reference1/90
TitleAn Easy Conveyance from London to Paris
Date[1780-1789]
DescriptionA dancer stands on a balloon, in his right hand he holds a hat with streamers and in his left a moneybag. He stands with his left leg at a right angle. The balloon has a balcony around it upon which are moneybags and a violin. Available on CD 157.
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RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationThe dancer portrayed is probably Marie-Jean-Augustin Vestris, who along with his father danced at the Opera House and gave classes in the 1780s. The pose of the figure is very similar to 'Oh Qui Goose-toe' (BM Sat 5906, published in 1781) which caricatures the younger Vestris.
Physical Description Coloured drawing. Size 225 x 175 mm. Portrait.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related MaterialSee D5459/1/41 for a depiction of a dancing class.
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