Nautch Collection

Indian Nautch Girl
A nautch girl of Hindostan. (Nautch means simply dance) with accompanying musicians

Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings
FLO4565576 Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Nautch girl or dancing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings
FLO4565459 Nautch girl or dancing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings
FLO4565536 Nautch girl or singing girl, India, in embroidered silks and muslins with bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic

Nautch girl or singing girl, Bengal, India, accompanied by her own musicians on saringee (violin)
FLO4565385 Nautch girl or singing girl, Bengal, India, accompanied by her own musicians on saringee (violin), dhol (drum) and cymbals

Dancing Girls at a Court, c1850. Creator: Unknown
Dancing Girls at a Court, c1850

India, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho)
472957 India, cigarette card, 1915 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The supply of cigarettes)

19th century vintage photograph India - Nautch Girls dancing, 1860s Samuel Bourne

A costume sketch by Robert Ten Eyck Stevenson (From Mahieu Costume Company) for an Oriental Nautch dancer, 1927 Date: 1927

The son of Bahadur Singh watches a nautch, c. 1800 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6040516 The son of Bahadur Singh watches a nautch, c.1800 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 31.3x43.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Nautch, Delhi c. 1863 (b / w photo)
498601 Nautch, Delhi c.1863 (b/w photo) by Shepherd & Robertson (fl.1860s); Private Collection; (add.info.: A style of popular Indian dance.); British, out of copyright

Nautch or Ramjani girls dancing to music from kuplyans or bin, dhol drums, tabla, and other string and percussion instruments

Baroda Nautch Girls, late 19th century (albumen print)
KDC397338 Baroda Nautch Girls, late 19th century (albumen print) by Vernon & Co. Bombay; 35.6 x cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Nautch girls dance (engraving)
970148 Nautch girls dance (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nautch girls dance)

All the World at Paris, IV (engraving)
1059828 All the World at Paris, IV (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: All the World at Paris, IV)

Sketches at the Indian Village, Albert Palace, Battersea Park (engraving)
1614358 Sketches at the Indian Village, Albert Palace, Battersea Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Indian Village, Albert Palace)

Nautch group (colour photo)
3106257 Nautch group (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nautch group)

Nautch girl (colour photo)
3106238 Nautch girl (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nautch girl. Illustration for Peoples of All Nations by J A Hammerton (Fleetway)

Nautch Dance, c. 1860s (b / w photo)
498628 Nautch Dance, c.1860s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Popular traditional Indian dances, Kashmir.); out of copyright

Dance of Nautch Girls, from Voyages in India, pub. by Smith, Elder & Co
STC444645 Dance of Nautch Girls, from Voyages in India, pub. by Smith, Elder & Co. 1858 (litho) by Soltykoff, A. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Russian

Nautch dancing girls of a Hindu temple, India (photo)
5998146 Nautch dancing girls of a Hindu temple, India (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nautch dancing girls of a Hindu temple, India)

Reception by the Lord Mayor at the Mansion House of the Indian Natives from the Indian Village at the Albert Palace
1041222 Reception by the Lord Mayor at the Mansion House of the Indian Natives from the Indian Village at the Albert Palace, the Nautch (engraving) by English School

Cover of Dance Magazine, April 1927 featuring Madame Laurka in an Indian Nautch dance Date: 1927

Une Nautch; from Twenty four Plates Illustrative of Hindoo and European Manners in Bengal, 1832

India in London - sketches at the Indian Village at Portland Hall, Langham Place, with Indian women demonstrating traditional dances

Sketches at the Albert Palace, Battersea showing the Indian village with various traditional arts and crafts on view including snake charming, pottery, nautch dancing and juggling. Date: 1885

Dance of Nautch Girls, pub. 1858. Creator: A. Soltykoff (1806?1859)
Dance of Nautch Girls, from Voyages in India, pub. by Smith, Elder & Co. 1858 (litho). In North India, Nautch is one of several styles of popular dance

Nautch Girls at Delhi, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Nautch Girls at Delhi, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Nautch Girls, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Nautch Girls, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

A nautch girl, Madras Presidency, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Nautch girl with musicians, 1902. Artist: Kapp & Co
Nautch girl with musicians, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Baroda nautch girls, 1902. Artist: Vernon & Co
Baroda nautch girls, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Hindu Nautches Playing Cards, c1910. Hindu Nautches Playing Cards, Nautch is a style of popular dance, performed by girls known as Nautch girls in Northern India. [D. Macropolo & Co. Calcutta, c1910]

Orderly, Ambala, India, early 20th century

Hindu nautches playing cards, India, early 20th century

Nautch dancing girls with accompanying musicians, India, 1922. Artist: SR Norton
Nautch dancing girls with accompanying musicians, India, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Indian nautch girl, 1936. Nautch dancer wearing heavy jewellery. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Nautch girl Charles Shepherd English active 1858
Nautch - girl; Charles Shepherd (English, active 1858 - 1878); India, Asia; 1862; Albumen silver print

Nautch Charles Shepherd English active 1858 1878
Nautch; Possibly Charles Shepherd (English, active 1858 - 1878), or Bourne & Shepherd (English, 1863 - 2016); India, Asia; 1863 - 1869; Albumen silver print

A French cornemuse and an Indian sarangi
Page from the Illustrated London News, 9th March 1963, showing two instruments from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: a French cornemuse

Nautch women in a cart, India. Date: circa 1890s

Group of Nautch women, India. Date: circa 1890s

Nautch dancing girl and two musicians, India. Date: circa 1905

Nautch Girls / India
Two Nautch (dancing) girls perform accompanied by song, drums and cymbals. They danced at ceremonies and for entertainment. Date: circa 1840 s

Nautch girl dancing
A nautch girl (dancing girl) performs rhythmic steps emphasised by the bells around her ankles. The nautch girls were often courtesans highly trained in dance & music. Date: 1870

Nautch women and musicians, India. Date: circa 1890s

Nautch woman dancing, India
Nautch woman dancing, with two musicians playing, India. Date: circa 1890s

Nautch women, India. Date: circa 1890s

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"Nautch: The Enchanting Dance of Indian Culture" Step into the mesmerizing world of nautch, where the grace and beauty of Indian culture come alive. Originating in ancient times, a traditional dance form performed by talented women known as Nautch Girls. Imagine a scene from the 19th century, where these enchanting performers captivate audiences with their elegant movements. In one corner, a French cornemuse and an Indian sarangi create a harmonious melody that sets the stage for this captivating performance. Intriguingly adorned in vibrant costumes, Nautch women can be seen traveling through villages in carts, spreading joy wherever they go. Their presence brings color and excitement to every corner of India. A glimpse into history reveals vintage photographs showcasing Nautch Girls dancing gracefully during the 1860s. Samuel Bourne's lens captures their poise and elegance as they move to the rhythm of traditional music. The artistry behind nautch extends beyond dance; it encompasses costume design as well. Robert Ten Eyck Stevenson's intricate sketches showcase elaborate outfits worn by these talented performers, reflecting both tradition and creativity. Nobility too was enchanted by this cultural phenomenon; even Bahadur Singh's son couldn't resist watching a nautch performance in awe during c. 1800. Opaque watercolors with delicate gold accents on paper immortalize this momentous occasion. Delving further back into history reveals another stunning depiction - an exquisite painting from 1800-25 portraying a group Girls adorned with opulent jewelry and intricately designed costumes that exude grandeur. As time progresses, black-and-white photography takes us to Delhi circa 1863 when monochrome images captured the essence performances against stark backgrounds - highlighting their ethereal beauty amidst simplicity.