Castanet Collection

Young men (majos and majas) from Valencia, Spain. Chromolithography from the end of the 19th century
JAB5037004 Young men (majos and majas) from Valencia, Spain. Chromolithography from the end of the 19th century; (add.info.: Young men (majos and majas) from Valencia, Spain

Miss Emma Murray as Cleopatra in costume as a barge porter in Charles Selby's burletta "Antony and Cleopatra
FLO4656593 Miss Emma Murray as Cleopatra in costume as a barge porter in Charles Selby's burletta "Antony and Cleopatra, " 1843

Carmen (bohemian and cigar) in the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet created in 1875, after the news of Prosper Merimee
DUV4199203 Carmen (bohemian and cigar) in the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet created in 1875, after the news of Prosper Merimee

Carmen (bohemian and cigar) in the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet created in 1875, after the news of Prosper Merimee
DUV4199216 Carmen (bohemian and cigar) in the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet created in 1875, after the news of Prosper Merimee

Flamenco dancers Spain Jerusalem. Date of Photograph:1920-1940

Illsutration for Voyage en Espagne written by Charles Davillier published in 1866 (engraving)
PCT4267143 Illsutration for Voyage en Espagne written by Charles Davillier published in 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

The Exotic Dancer, 1915 (oil on canvas)
492459 The Exotic Dancer, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Bernard, Emile (1868-1941); 128.6x80.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The rattlesnake of the Armenians: an ancestor musical instrument of the castagnette
GIA4792236 The rattlesnake of the Armenians: an ancestor musical instrument of the castagnette. Engraving from " Gabinetto Armonico pieno d Instromenti", study on musical instruments

La jota aragonesa, choir singing and couple dance of Aragon
LSE4326291 La jota aragonesa, choir singing and couple dance of Aragon, practiced during all popular and religious repleasures, lyrics on the theme of love, sometimes grotesque or trivial

Spanish dancer. Engraving in "Characters and Costumes vary"
DUV4211813 Spanish dancer. Engraving in " Characters and Costumes vary". New Epinal Imaging. Imp. lith. Pinot et Sagaire, booksellers publishing at Epinal. Plate NAa411

The Nice Regatta, the Yachts rounding the Judges Ship for the First Time (engraving)
1056074 The Nice Regatta, the Yachts rounding the Judges Ship for the First Time (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nice Regatta)

Poster advertising la Belle Otero at the Folies-Bergere, 1894 (colour litho)
CHT179660 Poster advertising la Belle Otero at the Folies-Bergere, 1894 (colour litho) by Bataille, G. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Belle Otero en spectacle aux Folies Bergere)

Dance scene and popular party in Naples Dancers of tarantella (tarantella, tarantella)
LRI4673778 Dance scene and popular party in Naples Dancers of tarantella (tarantella, tarantella). Anonymous painting. 18th century Naples, Museo Nazionale di San Martino by Italian School

French in dance costume, 17th century, after ballet dance by Louis XIV (1638-1715)
FLO4617100 French in dance costume, 17th century, after ballet dance by Louis XIV (1638-1715) in 1660 - Lithography based on an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)

Dance of the Bolero and costumes of Granada - Bolero dance
XEE4156646 Dance of the Bolero and costumes of Granada - Bolero dance and costumes of Granada - engraving from " Usi e Costumi di Tutti i Popoli dell Universo

Candelabrum with a dancer with castanets (bronze)
899131 Candelabrum with a dancer with castanets (bronze) by Etruscan; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: PE7134); out of copyright

Boliero, c. 1800-09 (hand-coloured engraving)
5934227 Boliero, c.1800-09 (hand-coloured engraving) by Irish School, (19th century); 20x30.4 cm; New York Public Library, USA; Irish, out of copyright

The Boleras Dance, engraved by John Heaviside Clark, c. 1810-19 (hand-coloured engraving)
5934231 The Boleras Dance, engraved by John Heaviside Clark, c.1810-19 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bradford, William (1823-92); 18x29 cm; New York Public Library, USA; American, out of copyright

Trois jeunes Sevillanes - Painting by Auguste BREAL (1875-1938), oil on canvas, 50
CSO4987800 Trois jeunes Sevillanes - Painting by Auguste BREAL (1875-1938), oil on canvas, 50, 7 x 70 cm, 1907 - Musee Cantini by Breal, Auguste (1875-1938); 50.7x70 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts

Letter D: Spanish dancers. Recreative alphabet. Epinal imaging
DUV4203063 Letter D: Spanish dancers. Recreative alphabet. Epinal imaging. Stencilled wood engravings, circa 1880. Small booklet of 16 pages (205 x 150 mm)

Procession of King Punch during the Roman Carnival, early 19th century (colour engraving)
CHT245048 Procession of King Punch during the Roman Carnival, early 19th century (colour engraving) by Stuermer, Johann Heinrich (1775-1855) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

El Bolero (engraving)
5934229 El Bolero (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); 15x21.2 cm; New York Public Library, USA; Spanish, out of copyright

Narrative of a Voyage round the World, during the Years 1836-1842, including details of the Naval Operations in China
1616874 Narrative of a Voyage round the World, during the Years 1836-1842, including details of the Naval Operations in China from December 1840 to November 1841

Letter D, E and F: Spanish dancers, schoolboy and florist. Recreative alphabet
DUV4203070 Letter D, E and F: Spanish dancers, schoolboy and florist. Recreative alphabet. Epinal imaging. Stencilled wood engravings, circa 1880. Small booklet of 16 pages (205 x 150 mm)

Dancing Girl with Castanets, 1909 (oil on canvas)
3709998 Dancing Girl with Castanets, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 155x64.8 cm; National Gallery, London

Spanish dancers, mid 19th century. Dancers in traditional costume and using castanets are accompanied by guitar and violin players

Flamenco Dancer - Barcelona, Spain Date: circa 1910s

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, 1870. Various musical instruments from the collection of the South Kensington Museum in London. Wood engraving, English, 1870

Illustration depicting a fandango (traditional music and dance). France. Romanticism. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Theatre Museum

Gathering around the Spanish Dancer in Seville
BAL50120 Gathering around the Spanish Dancer in Seville by Ruiz Blasco, Jose (1841-1913); Petit Palais, Geneva, Switzerland; Spanish, out of copyright

Lola de Valence, 1862 (oil on canvas)
XIR16632 Lola de Valence, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 123x92 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Fans and castanets on the Plaza de Espana, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

CASTANETS, 1723. A dancer with castanets. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

SPANISH DANCERS, 1851. Spanish dancers performing at Her Majestys Theatre in London, England. English wood engraving, 1851

FLAMENCO DANCER. Line engraving, 19th century

Mammoth bone musical instruments
Prehistoric carved mammoth bone musical instruments. Dating from around 20, 000 years ago, during the Stone Age, these carvings are believed to have been used by early Man to produce sound

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"Castanet: Unveiling the Rhythm of Dance and Culture" Step into a world where artistry meets music, as we explore the captivating history of castanets. In "The Exotic Dancer, 1915, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, these small percussion instruments take center stage, enhancing the dancer's mesmerizing movements. Did you know that castanets have been referred to as "the rattlesnake of the Armenians"? This ancestral musical instrument holds deep cultural significance and adds a unique flair to traditional dances like "La jota aragonesa. " The choir singing and couple dance of Aragon come alive with every rhythmic click. Travel back in time with us through engravings such as "Spanish dancer" from "Characters and Costumes vary. " Witness how castanets were embraced by dancers throughout history, even appearing in works like "Dancing Girl, " beautifully depicted using ink and oil on tin. Intriguing scenes unfold before our eyes in pieces like "The Nice Regatta. " As yachts round the judge's ship for the first time, one can almost hear the lively beat of castanets accompanying this exhilarating event. Meanwhile, posters advertising performances at Folies-Bergere transport us to 1894 when la Belle Otero enchanted audiences with her graceful moves accompanied by these delightful instruments. From Naples to Granada, castanets have played an integral role in regional dances. Experience the infectious energy of tarantella dancers during popular parties or immerse yourself in 17th-century French ballets where Louis XIV himself showcased his mastery while donning a dance costume adorned with these enchanting percussions. Marvel at bronze candelabra featuring dancers wielding their beloved castanets—a testament to their enduring allure. And let your imagination soar as hand-colored engravings bring bolero dances from early 19th century Spain vividly to life.