Minuet Collection

Dancing the minuet, 1700s
Couples dancing the minuet in an 18th-century ballroom. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cinderella at the London Hippodrome
Cinderella, the first pantomime at the London Hippodrome, which received rave reviews. Top photographs show Hetty Chattel as the Prince, Ruth Lytton as Dandini and Amy Farrell as Cinderella

Carnival Scene or the Minuet by TIEPOLO, Giovanni Domenico (1727-1804). Baroque art. Oil on canvas

Woman dancing a minuet in apple-green caraco over a white gilet, white fichu-jabot, pink satin petticoat
FLO4671833 Woman dancing a minuet in apple-green caraco over a white gilet, white fichu-jabot, pink satin petticoat, and green slippers

Powder and Puff - drawn by James Godwin, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
Powder and Puff - drawn by James Godwin, 1862. 'Given, four-and twenty fiddlers all of a row - to say nothing of the "loud bassoon," and the performers on the clarinet; given

The Dance. Creator: Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755)
The Dance. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Le menuet, 18th century. Creators: Sebastien Leclerc, Jean-Baptiste Pater
Le menuet, 18th century. The Minuet. Baroque dance, popular at the court of Louis XIV. Musicians, dancers and commedia dell'arte characters

The Mitred Minuet, 1774. Creator: Paul Revere
The Mitred Minuet, 1774

The Dance, Mid of the 18th cen. Creator: Longhi, Pietro (1701-1785)
The Dance, Mid of the 18th cen. Private Collection

A Dance in the Palace Gardens, . Creator: Janneck, Franz Christoph (1703-1761)
A Dance in the Palace Gardens. Private Collection

Picture No. 12478676
Minuet Cat in the Studio Date:

Young gentleman dancing the minuet in a ballroom with columns, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy

Picture No. 12478700
Minuet Cat indoors Date:

The Minuet Dance of Long Ago Date: 18th century

The Minuet (oil on panel)
471486 The Minuet (oil on panel) by Rosier, Jean Guillaume (Jan) (1858-1931); Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Dance in a Salon in Buenos Aires, c. 1831 (w / c on paper)
IND119226 Dance in a Salon in Buenos Aires, c.1831 (w/c on paper) by Pellegrini, Domenico (1759-1840); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Minuet and Trio in E Flat (colour litho)
2811708 Minuet and Trio in E Flat (colour litho) by Buchel, Charles A. (1872-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minuet and Trio in E Flat)

13131746
Minuet cat indoors with witches hat Date: 29-01-2018

The dancing lesson: The minuet (engraving)
608289 The dancing lesson: The minuet (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dancing lesson)

Young lady giving both hands in a minuet, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy, or Instructions for a Genteel Behaviour and Polite Address in Masters and Misses, R

Young lady giving one hand in a minuet, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from The Polite Academy, or Instructions for a Genteel Behaviour and Polite Address in Masters and Misses, R

Woman dancing a minuet, 1788
Woman dancing a minuet in apple-green caraco over a white gilet, white fichu-jabot, pink satin petticoat, and green slippers

Looking out of the window a strange sight met his eyes (engraving)
2793011 Looking out of the window a strange sight met his eyes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Looking out of the window a strange sight met his eyes)

Costume in 1700: dancing the minuet (chromolitho)
974027 Costume in 1700: dancing the minuet (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume in 1700: dancing the minuet)

Illustrations from "Joies d Enfants"(engraving)
1596917 Illustrations from " Joies d Enfants" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations from " Joies d Enfants")

Minuet and gavotte at the Old Glasgow Dancing Assembly
A group of dancers who took part in a revival of the minuet and the gavotte at the Old Glasgow Dancing Assembly held under the auspices of the Provands Lordship Club

A Handkerchief Morris Dance, A Figure of the Minuet, Last Movement of the Rose Dance (b / w photo)
3633305 A Handkerchief Morris Dance, A Figure of the Minuet, Last Movement of the Rose Dance (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Sketches at a Training School for Stage Dancing (engraving)
1622317 Sketches at a Training School for Stage Dancing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at a Training School for Stage Dancing)

The Minuet by John Zoffany
3849617 The Minuet by John Zoffany by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810); (add.info.: The Minuet by John (Johann) Zoffany, German painter (1733 - 1810). Mezzotint by A. Cox.); Photo © Derek Bayes

The Colonial Minuet; El Minue Colonial, (oil on canvas)
824721 The Colonial Minuet; El Minue Colonial, (oil on canvas) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 69x74.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colonial Minuet; El Minue Colonial)

A Dance in the Country, c. 1755 (oil on canvas)
3493108 A Dance in the Country, c.1755 (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); 75.6x120 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A Parisian Dancing Lesson (engraving)
729277 A Parisian Dancing Lesson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Parisian Dancing Lesson)

Mr Arthur Roberts in "Claude Duval"at the Prince of Waless Theatre (litho)
1048073 Mr Arthur Roberts in " Claude Duval" at the Prince of Waless Theatre (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of a George III green and gilt Japanned musical automaton table clock depicting
491786 Detail of a George III green and gilt Japanned musical automaton table clock depicting the Lord Mayors Parade, c.1780 (wood, brass & lacquer) (see also 491785-7) by Wagstaff or Wagstaffe

Minuet (colour litho)
3099083 Minuet (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minuet. Illustration from Le Figaro Illustre, 1903.); © Look and Learn

Minuet (colour litho)
3099082 Minuet (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minuet. Illustration from Le Figaro Illustre, 1903.); © Look and Learn

A Minuet (engraving)
1049347 A Minuet (engraving) by Prinsep, Valentine Cameron (1838-1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Minuet. Illustration for The Graphic)

Menuett (colour litho)
2775721 Menuett (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Menuett. Illustration for Der Tanz by Ferdinand von Reznicek (Langen)

Dancers in a Pavilion, 1720s (oil on canvas)
491199 Dancers in a Pavilion, 1720s (oil on canvas) by Pater, Jean-Baptiste Joseph (1695-1736); 55.3x47 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

A Parisian Dancing Lesson (litho)
1038748 A Parisian Dancing Lesson (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Parisian Dancing Lesson)

The Carnival Ball at the Palace, Malta, the Minuet (litho)
1043611 The Carnival Ball at the Palace, Malta, the Minuet (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carnival Ball at the Palace, Malta, the Minuet)

The Rose (engraving)
982604 The Rose (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rose.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; English, out of copyright

A Long Minuet, 1787. Creator: Unknown
A Long Minuet, 1787

Analysis of Beauty, Plate 2, March 5, 1753. Creator: William Hogarth
Analysis of Beauty, Plate 2, March 5, 1753

The Minuet, 1765. Creator: Giacomo Leonardis
The Minuet, 1765

Minuet. Creator: Baratti, Filippo (1868-1901)
Minuet. Found in the Collection of Lytham St Annes Art Collection

Bal public, 1818. Creator: Chalon, John James (1778-1854)
Bal public, 1818. Found in the Collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

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"Dancing the Minuet: A Glimpse into the Elegance of the 1700s" Step back in time to the enchanting world of the 1700s, where refined movements and graceful melodies intertwined in a dance known as the minuet. This captivating art form, captured through various mediums such as paintings and engravings, continues to fascinate us today. One iconic portrayal is Cinderella at the London Hippodrome, where this timeless fairy tale came alive on stage with a mesmerizing minuet performance. The Carnival Scene or the Minuet transports us to a vibrant celebration filled with swirling skirts and joyful laughter. Picture No. 12478676 reveals a young gentleman gracefully gliding across a ballroom floor, his steps perfectly synchronized with his partner's. In Picture No. 12478700, we witness another snapshot from history - an exquisite oil painting titled "The Minuet, " showcasing dancers lost in elegant harmony. Dance transcends borders and cultures; even Buenos Aires embraced this charming style in c. 1831 when Dance in a Salon emerged on paper through watercolors. The delicate strokes capture not only movement but also emotions shared during each step of this beloved dance. Minuet and Trio in E Flat (colour litho) showcases yet another facet of this delightful art form - its musicality brought to life through vivid colors that resonate with joyous energy (13131746). Meanwhile, The Dancing Lesson: The Minuet engraving immortalizes both teacher and student engaged in perfect synchronization. As we explore these glimpses into history, it becomes evident that minuets were more than just dances; they were windows into elegance, refinement, and social gracefulness that defined an era long ago. So let us cherish these moments frozen in time while embracing their enduring beauty for generations to come.