Fandango Collection

Dancer of Madrid, Spain, 19th century. In a dress for the fandango or bolero with short petticoat, tight corset
FLO4658100 Dancer of Madrid, Spain, 19th century. In a dress for the fandango or bolero with short petticoat, tight corset, and hair tied up in ribbons

Female dancer of Seville, Spain, 19th century. She dances a fandango or bolero with her hair tied up in ribbons
FLO4658127 Female dancer of Seville, Spain, 19th century. She dances a fandango or bolero with her hair tied up in ribbons, a short bolero jacket, calf-length skirt, and castanets

Man and woman of Catalonia dancing the fandango, 1818. A musician plays a lute behind them. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of

Man and woman of Murcia, Spain, 1818. The man wears the traditional folk costume of jacket, sash and wide breeches. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present

Man and woman of Catalonia dancing the fandango, 1818
6338139 Man and woman of Catalonia dancing the fandango, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Catalonia dancing the fandango, 1818)

Fandango (coloured engraving)
5216921 Fandango (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fandango. Illustration from Moderne Kunst in Meister-Holzschnitten (Richard Bong, Berlin)

Female dancer of Seville, Spain, 19th century. She dances a fandango or bolero with her hair tied up in ribbons, a short bolero jacket, calf-length skirt, and castanets

Dancer of Madrid, Spain, 19th century. In a dress for the fandango or bolero with short petticoat, tight corset, and hair tied up in ribbons

Danse du fandango (engraving)
3635559 Danse du fandango (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danse du fandango. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)

La Amparo dansant le fandango (engraving)
2793231 La Amparo dansant le fandango (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Amparo dansant le fandango)

Fandango (colour litho)
2775710 Fandango (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fandango. Illustration for Der Tanz by Ferdinand von Reznicek (Langen)

The Fandango at the Theatre San Fernando, Seville (engraving)
1109047 The Fandango at the Theatre San Fernando, Seville (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); 27x19 cm; New York Public Library

Spain, Sunday in the Market-Place, Hernani, the Fandango (engraving)
1053473 Spain, Sunday in the Market-Place, Hernani, the Fandango (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spain, Sunday in the Market-Place, Hernani)

El fandango en el Teatro de San Fernando de Sevilla, c. 1874. Creator: Dore, Gustave
El fandango en el Teatro de San Fernando de Sevilla, c. 1874. Found in the Collection of Museo de Bellas Artes, Sevilla

The Fandango, 1810s. Private Collection

The Fandango, c1830-1840. Private Collection

Fandango, 19th century, (1911)
Fandango, 1820-1890, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

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

DANCING: FANDANGO. Dancing the fandango on a California hacienda in the early 19th century. Line engraving, American, 1891

CALIFORNIA: HACIENDA. Dancing the fandango on a California hacienda in the early 19th century. Line engraving, American, 1891

HREC2A-00036
Spanish Californians or Mexicans dancing the fandango, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dancing the Fandango, Catalonia (Spain). A book of national types and costumes from the early 19th century

Spanish Dance / Fandango
A woman dancing the Fandango on a table to the accompaniment of a guitar

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Step into the vibrant world of fandango, a lively and passionate dance that captivated Spain in the 19th century. Originating from Madrid, this enchanting dance was performed by both men and women, showcasing their grace and skill. In the heart of Madrid, a dancer adorned in a stunning dress for the fandango or bolero would twirl with elegance. Her short petticoat accentuated her every move while her tight corset emphasized her poise. With ribbons adorning her hair, she exuded an air of charm and sophistication. Traveling south to Seville, another female dancer would mesmerize audiences with her captivating performance. Tying up her hair with ribbons, she donned a short bolero jacket paired with a calf-length skirt. The rhythmic clacking of castanets echoed through the air as she effortlessly moved to the beat. Venturing further into Catalonia, we witness couples entwined in an intricate dance routine. Their bodies swayed harmoniously as they embraced each other's movements. In Murcia too, another couple showcased their passion for fandango through synchronized steps that left spectators in awe. The artistry was not limited to live performances alone; it transcended onto engravings and lithographs capturing its essence forevermore. These illustrations depicted dancers immersed in their craft - be it solo or accompanied by musicians playing soulful melodies on violins. One such engraving showcases La Amparo gracefully dancing the fandango - her every gesture radiating energy and joy. Another engraving portrays a male dancer from Madrid who embodies strength and precision as he moves across the floor. Fandango truly brought people together regardless of social status or background; it united them under one rhythmical language that spoke volumes without words. It symbolized freedom of expression and celebration of life itself. As time passed by, new dances emerged taking over the spotlight, but the spirit lives on.