A dancing-master, said to be jansen, the german 'maître de ballet', in profile to the left, playing a kit or dancing-master's fiddle. He stands on his right toe, his left leg held forwards. His lips protrude and he has a fierce expression. Facing him is his pupil, a boy, holding his hat in his left hand, his right arm raised: he imitates the pose and expression of his master. Behind him (left) stands a younger boy, holding his hat in both hands. The background is a panelled wall, on it is the lower part of an oval mirror in a carved frame, beneath which is a chair on which lies an open book. 5 april 1782
etching. Date: 1782. Dimensions: Height: 192 mm; Width: 247 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Mr Jansen. Collection: British Museum. The German dancing master. (BM 1868,0808.4819)
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