“Such very superior dancing is not often seen” · Centre for Early Modern Visual Culture

Title: “Such very superior dancing is not often seen”
Period: 1850-1900;
Geographic: Europe; England; United Kingdom; Britain
Description: In this image Sir William Collins bows to Elizabeth as Darcy stands by. Sir William had been dancing with Elizabeth, and upon finishing the dance, Sir William complemented Elizabeth’s skill. He then implied Mr. Darcy should see her talent for himself and dance with her. This scene occurs in chapter 18. The characters are shown in the traditional regency style. The women wear regency style dresses with empire waistlines and their hair tied up. The women hold fans that were used at balls to communicate with other people from across the room. The men wear waistcoats and tailcoats with cravats. The regency period dated to the early nineteenth century (1811-1820) when George, Prince of Wales, later George IV (r. 1820-1830), reigned as regent for his mentally ill father, King George III (r. 1760-1820). The regency period is associated with the rise of neoclassicism in art and fashion.
Image Creator: Hugh Thomson (Illustrator)
Type: StillImage; pen and ink illustrations
Identifier: mta:25888
Language: eng
Source Name: Pride and Prejudice
Parent Collection: "Pride and Prejudice," by Jane Austen. Illustrations by Hugh Thomson (1894); "Pride and Prejudice," by Jane Austen. Illustrations by Hugh Thomson (1894)
Image: mta_25888_OBJ.png
Collection: Pride and Prejudice