Dancing Girl Collection

Painting depicting Theodora, Empress of the Byzantine Empire and the wife of Emperor Justinian I
3523102 Painting depicting Theodora, Empress of the Byzantine Empire and the wife of Emperor Justinian I, by Valentine Cameron Prinsep; (add.info.: Painting depicting Theodora)

Ronggeng or rongging, dancing girl of Java, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a painting by William
FLO4695438 Ronggeng or rongging, dancing girl of Java, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a painting by William Daniell from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature

Broadway, at the Adephi Theatre, London, 1926 (print)
3775287 Broadway, at the Adephi Theatre, London, 1926 (print); (add.info.: Broadway, at the Adephi Theatre, London. Drama written by Philip Dunning and George Abbott 1926)

Figure of a young dancer, from Mohenjo-Daro, Indus Valley, Pakistan
SCP57348 Figure of a young dancer, from Mohenjo-Daro, Indus Valley, Pakistan, 3000-1500 BC (bronze) by Harappan; height: 12 cm; National Museum of India, New Delhi, India; Pakistani, out of copyright

Batavian Dancing Girl, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
498526 Batavian Dancing Girl, c.1870s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Batavia is modern day Jakarta, Java, Indonesia.); out of copyright

The Al meh, or Dancing Girl (colour litho)
2813504 The Al meh, or Dancing Girl (colour litho) by Clark, James (1858-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Al meh, or Dancing Girl)

Figure of a young dancer, from Mohenjo-Daro, Indus Valley, Pakistan
EAM162915 Figure of a young dancer, from Mohenjo-Daro, Indus Valley, Pakistan, 3000-1500 BC (bronze) by Harappan; height: 12 cm; National Museum of India, New Delhi, India; Pakistani, out of copyright

The Exotic Dancing Girl (oil on canvas)
CH402329 The Exotic Dancing Girl (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Aimee; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Sketch of a female figure, 1888 (pencil on paper)
LMG211091 Sketch of a female figure, 1888 (pencil on paper) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 11.5x9.6 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Ronggeng or rongging, dancing girl of Java, Indonesia
6339125 Ronggeng or rongging, dancing girl of Java, Indonesia by Daniell, William (1769-1837) (after); (add.info.: Ronggeng or rongging, dancing girl of Java, Indonesia)

A Bridegroom comes for Marriage (gouache on paper)
5863472 A Bridegroom comes for Marriage (gouache on paper) by Shaik Muhammad Amir of Karraya (fl.1830-50); 27.8 x 38 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Dancing Girl in the Street of Cairo Theatre (b / w photo)
958617 Dancing Girl in the Street of Cairo Theatre (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing Girl in the Street of Cairo Theatre)

Dancing Girl from the Hungarian Cafe Chantant (b / w photo)
958613 Dancing Girl from the Hungarian Cafe Chantant (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing Girl from the Hungarian Cafe Chantant)

Painted and lacquered box with ivory fringe, Deccani, c
BAL2692 Painted and lacquered box with ivory fringe, Deccani, c.1660 (papier mache) (see also 99496) by Indian School, (17th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Tchinguis, or Turkish dancer, 18th century (engraving)
STC121858 Tchinguis, or Turkish dancer, 18th century (engraving) by Scotin, Gerard Jean Baptiste (1671-1716); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Hoyts "A Day and A Night in New York", 1898 (colour litho)
6290512 Hoyts " A Day and A Night in New York", 1898 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); (add.info)

Ostracon with Dancing girl, ca 1200 BC. Artist: Ancient Egypt
Ostracon with Dancing girl, ca 1200 BC. Found in the collection of Museo Egizio, Torino

Airs graces Performance titled Airs Interior
Airs and graces, Performance titled Airs and graces. Interior with a dancing girl. On the right the mother watches, on the left a man with a lute

Dancing Girl 1890 James McNeill Whistler American
The Dancing Girl, 1890. James McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903). Lithograph

Actor Kakimura Kichisaburo Dancing Girl Edo period
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Source Size = 1726 x 4182
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN DANCING GIRL. Egypt, engraving 1879

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

Source Size = 1726 x 4182
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN DANCING GIRL. Egypt, engraving 1879

Afghan men and an Indian dancer
Dancer from India and men from Afghanistan. Antique hand-colored print

Portrait of women dancers in costume at the Tropicana Nightclub in Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

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"Dancing Girl: A Captivating Journey through Time and Cultures" Step into the enchanting world of dance as we explore the captivating history and diverse representations of the "dancing girl" across different eras and continents. From Constantinople to Cairo, from Mohenjo-Daro to Hungary, these figures have left an indelible mark on art and culture. In ancient Constantinople, a female dancer mesmerized audiences with her graceful movements, embodying the essence of elegance and beauty. Meanwhile, in Mohenjo-Daro, Indus Valley's rich heritage comes alive through a figure of a young dancer who symbolizes the artistic prowess of that civilization. Fast forward to Roger II of Sicily's reign when he immersed himself in oriental splendor. Surrounded by opulence, he reveled in the presence of dancing girls whose performances added an exotic touch to his courtly affairs. Traveling further back in time brings us to Batavian Dancing Girl captured in a black-and-white photograph from the 1870s. This image transports us to an era where dance was both entertainment and expression—a glimpse into society's past. The Al meh or Dancing Girl appears before our eyes through vibrant color lithography—an embodiment of vivacity against a backdrop bursting with life. Similarly, another figure from Mohenjo-Daro emerges once again—her youthful spirit transcending time itself. Venturing beyond borders takes us to Java, Indonesia where Ronggeng or rongging dancers captivate spectators with their rhythmic moves—a testament to cultural diversity celebrated through movement. Artistic expressions also find their place within this narrative; whether it be The Exotic Dancing Girl depicted on canvas or a delicate pencil sketch capturing feminine allure in 1888—each stroke immortalizing gracefulness for eternity.