TitleBürgerlich und romantisch Polka-Mazur für das Pianoforte
NamesZiehrer, Carl Michael, 1843-1922 (Composer)Haslinger, Carl, 1816-1868 (Publisher)
CollectionPrints depicting dance
Theatrical dancers, singly or in pairs
Dates / OriginDate Issued: 1860 - 1869 (Approximate)Place: WienPublisher: Carl Haslinger qm. Tobias
Library locationsJerome Robbins Dance DivisionShelf locator: *MGZFX Anon Bur 1
TopicsBallroom dancing -- 19th centuryPolka-mazurkasPiano music
GenresPrintsSheet music coversScores
NotesStatement of responsibility: von C.M. Ziehrer.Caption title.Numbering: Pl. no. : C. H. 13,743.At head of title: Herrn Redacteur Anton Langer.94tes Werk.Statement of responsibility: K.K. Hof-Lith. u. Steindr. v. A. Grube, Wien.Acquisition: Gift; Lillian Moore.Biographical/historical: The illustration at left presumably depicts the polka-mazurka, a ballroom dance that first became popular in the 1840s, which consisted of polka steps danced to the 3/4 time of the mazurka.Biographical/historical: The illustration at right may have been inspired by a ballet or theatrical work. The theme of a mortal man's encounter with the supernatural world, particularly in feminine form, was popular during the Romantic era. A prime example was Filippo Taglioni's ballet La sylphide (1832), which gave rise to many imitators.
Physical DescriptionLithographsExtent: 1 print : lithograph, one color ; 32 x 26 cm. + music score (3 p.)
DescriptionSheet music cover illustration in two sections. At left is depicted a ballroom filled with dancing couples, accompanied by musicians playing on a gallery. At right are three scantily draped women, probably nymphs or fairies, floating above a moonlit lake, with a statue of Eros on a pedestal to their left. A man in period costume observes them from the opposite shore, looking understandably awestruck; on the hill above him is a domed temple.
Type of ResourceStill imageNotated music
LanguagesGerman
IdentifiersRLIN/OCLC: 825076113Publisher's music plate number: C. H. 13,743 : Carl Haslinger qm. TobiasNYPL catalog ID (B-number): b19758261Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 69fbf330-ada1-0133-085a-00505686a51c
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