

The Great Russian Ball at the Academy of Music, November 5, 1863
Black and white drawing on aged paper. The bottom third of the drawing depicts a large crowd of people on a dance floor. Most people are wearing 19th-century dress. The women are wearing full long skirts and the men are wearing dark suits. Three couples are dancing. On the left side of the image, a woman wearing a white dress sits on a sofa. The background shows a balcony filled with spectators. The balcony, walls, and ceiling are decorated. The ceiling has chandeliers. The room appears to be ornately decorated. The top of the image shows a newspaper title. Small text appears at the bottom.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 1241 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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