A Dancing Master's Ball (Assembly Room at Bath) 26 - 1790

This watercolor by English artist Thomas Rowlandson, titled "A Dancing Master's Ball (Assembly Room at Bath)", depicts a crowded ballroom scene, with a dancing master leading a group of clumsy dancers, while others watch from the sidelines. Rowlandson was known for his satirical caricatures of English society, and this artwork is a perfect example of his style. The exaggerated figures and their awkward movements bring humor to a common social activity. The piece offers a glimpse into the social life of 18th-century England, and the popularity of ballroom dancing during that period.