A Stranger at Sparta, Francesco Bartolozzi, 1781

Design in a circle inset in a square. A young dancer, auguste vestris (vestr' allard) in the centre of the stage. He is poised on the right toe, his left leg extended horizontally, his arms held out, a wide-brimmed hat, trimmed with ribbon and flowers in his right hand; his head thrown back rests on his right shoulder and he is smiling. Trees form the background, and on the right of the stage are flats, also of trees. In each of the lower angles of the square is a goose, standing on one leg. After nathaniel dance; etched state. 1781 etching. Date: 1781. Dimensions: Height: 384 mm; Width: 340 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Auguste Vestris. Collection: British Museum. A Stranger at Sparta (BM S,7.100)