MFA Images: Performing ArtsExplore this subject through images from across the MFA's collection./internal/media/dispatcher/953084/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailBallet Dancer with Arms Crossedabout 1872Edgar Degas48.53433263/internal/media/dispatcher/988362/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailThe Barnstormer, Old South Theater, Boston1918Arthur Clifton Goodwin48.55433283/internal/media/dispatcher/1150840/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailBoy Singing1627Hendrick ter Brugghen58.97533619/internal/media/dispatcher/776755/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailCambodian Dancer1906Auguste Rodin08.187200758/internal/media/dispatcher/776776/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailCambodian Dancer1906Auguste Rodin48.851252683/internal/media/dispatcher/844727/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailCello from Pair of Musiciansabout 1765–75Bow Manufactory65.2184261166/internal/media/dispatcher/634345/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDance Performance with Musical Accompanimentmid 19th centuryIchiyōtei Yoshitaki11.748126352/internal/media/dispatcher/1814698/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancer1878–80Edgar Degas56.109161740/internal/media/dispatcher/1491696/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancer Performing the Lion Dance (Shakkyō)1765 (Meiwa 2)Artist unknown, Japanese00.4200015/internal/media/dispatcher/692222/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancersabout 1915Charles James Prendergast1971.2334103/internal/media/dispatcher/968698/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancers in Roseabout 1900Edgar Degas20.16431827/internal/media/dispatcher/968701/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancers in the Rehearsal Room1900–05Edgar Degas54.155733533/internal/media/dispatcher/1544081/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancers Resting1881–85Edgar Degas39.66932698/internal/media/dispatcher/988996/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancing celestial figure (apsara)Late 11th century22.68616643/internal/media/dispatcher/1001003/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancing CourtesansKan'ei (1624–44) - Keian (1648–52) erasArtist unknown, Japanese17.108328461/internal/media/dispatcher/1001004/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancing CourtesansKan'ei (1624–44)–Keian (1648–52) erasArtist unknown, Japanese17.108428462/internal/media/dispatcher/1001005/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancing CourtesansKan'ei (1624–44) - Keian (1648–52) erasArtist unknown, Japanese17.108528463/internal/media/dispatcher/1001006/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancing CourtesansKan'ei (1624–44) - Keian (1648–52) erasArtist unknown, Japanese17.108628464/internal/media/dispatcher/1001007/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancing CourtesansKan'ei (1624–44) to Keian (1648–52) eraArtist unknown, Japanese17.108728465/internal/media/dispatcher/1001008/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancing CourtesansKan'ei (1624–44) - Keian (1648–52) erasArtist unknown, Japanese17.108828466/internal/media/dispatcher/1001009/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancing CourtesansKan'ei (1624–44) - Keian (1648–52) erasArtist unknown, Japanese17.108928467/internal/media/dispatcher/1001010/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancing CourtesansKan'ei (1624–44) - Keian (1644–52) erasArtist unknown, Japanese17.109028468/internal/media/dispatcher/1001259/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancing CourtesansKan'ei (1624–44) - Keian (1648–52) erasArtist unknown, Japanese17.109128469/internal/media/dispatcher/1001011/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancing CourtesansKan'ei (1624–44) - Keian (1648–52) erasArtist unknown, Japanese17.109228470/internal/media/dispatcher/1001012/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancing CourtesansKan'ei (1624–44) - Keian (1648–52) erasArtist unknown, Japanese17.109328471/internal/media/dispatcher/838234/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancing Figures1916–18John Singer Sargent1992.22442363/internal/media/dispatcher/880229/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDancing WifeArtist unknown, Japanese2002.18730434642/internal/media/dispatcher/1754708/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDegas's Father Listening to Lorenzo Pagans Playing the Guitarabout 1869–72Edgar Degas48.53333262/internal/media/dispatcher/937472/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailEchigo Province: Niigata Dancers (Echigo, Niigata odori), cut from sheet 11 of the series Cutout Pictures of the Provinces (Kunizukushi harimaze zue)1852 (Kaei 5), 12th monthUtagawa Hiroshige I21.8758236375/internal/media/dispatcher/783297/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailThe End Menabout 1914Maurice Brazil Prendergast58.98036495/internal/media/dispatcher/967492/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailFemale Singer and Player (from an unidentified series)cancelled 1907Okada Sakae2005.47457812/internal/media/dispatcher/844704/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailFigure of a musicianabout 176051.74461836/internal/media/dispatcher/844705/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailFigure of a musicianabout 176051.74561837/internal/media/dispatcher/776827/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailFigure (Study for or after "Red Stone Dancer")1913–14Henri Gaudier-Brzeska66.219261375/internal/media/dispatcher/895778/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailGallerie des Modes et Costumes Français. 24e Cahier des Costumes Français, 18e Suite d'Habillemens à la mode en 1779. Z.141 "Silphide: Dans le Ballet des Elements."1779Jean-Baptiste Martin44.1422349179/internal/media/dispatcher/895779/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailGallerie des Modes et Costumes Français. 24e Cahier des Costumes Français, 18e Suite d'Habillemens à la mode en 1779. Z.142 "Silphe: Dans le Ballet des Elements."1779Jean-Baptiste Martin44.1423349180/internal/media/dispatcher/818875/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailGeisha and Biwa (Japanese Lute) from the series Beautiful Women and Music (Bijin to onkyoku)1905Fujishima Takeji2002.916398326/internal/media/dispatcher/838690/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailGirl dancingmid fourth century B.C.03.891151648/internal/media/dispatcher/743819/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailGuitarist Among a Background of DemonsDrawn and etched 1824–28; printed by 1890Francisco Goya y Lucientes1974.243172824/internal/media/dispatcher/1028720/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailThe Guitar Player1908Joseph Rodefer DeCamp08.20431337/internal/media/dispatcher/1767728/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailThe Guitar Playerabout 1509Marcantonio RaimondiP1205101675/internal/media/dispatcher/961500/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailHarmony1901Gertrude Käsebier1973.4704599/internal/media/dispatcher/799065/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailHindu Ballet, No. 21913Léon Nikolaievitch Bakst39.645251574/internal/media/dispatcher/844728/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailHurdy-Gurdy from Pair of MusiciansAbout 1765–75Bow Manufactory65.2185261167/internal/media/dispatcher/941358/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailIn the Loge1878Mary Stevenson Cassatt10.3531365/internal/media/dispatcher/606502/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailIsadora Duncan, in Green, Dancing1920Abraham Walkowitz33.595160536/internal/media/dispatcher/851132/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailKabuki Dancers Under the Cherry BlossomsArtist unknown, Japanese2002.4466414638/internal/media/dispatcher/1022276/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailKiki singing in a Montparnasse cabaret (Kiki Chantant dans un cabaret de Montparnasse)1933Brassaï (Gyula Halasz)1977.597174004/internal/media/dispatcher/939063/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailKomine of Daisei as a Musician (Hayashi), from the series Costume Parade of the Shimanouchi Quarter (Shimanouchi nerimono)1836 (Tenpô 7), 6th monthShunbaisai Hokuei11.26589218159/internal/media/dispatcher/924371/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailKoteru of the Yorozuya as a Musician (Sakibayashi), from the series Gion Festival Costume Parade (Gion mikoshi arai nerimono sugata)1813 (Bunka 10)Urakusai Nagahide11.26538218108/internal/media/dispatcher/889078/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailLittle Fourteen-Year-Old Danceroriginal model 1878–81, cast after 1921Edgar Degas38.175665028/internal/media/dispatcher/1193024/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailLute Playerabout 1640Jean de Reyn34.54132488/internal/media/dispatcher/1032271/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailMan playing Panpipes17th centuryAqa Riza14.610148509/internal/media/dispatcher/822078/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailManzai Dancers19th century ?Artist unknown, Japanese11.788226614/internal/media/dispatcher/919735/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailMasano of the Kyô Izutsuya as a Musician (Sakibayashi), from the series Gion Festival Costume Parade (Gion mikoshi arai nerimono sugata)1813 (Bunka 10)Urakusai Nagahide11.20676213113/internal/media/dispatcher/779980/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailMusical Comedy - Dancing1912Charles Demuth66.223261379/internal/media/dispatcher/1132878/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailMusical PartyGodaert Kamper46.84232975/internal/media/dispatcher/832167/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailMusicianabout 1755Chelsea Manufactory30.28856805/internal/media/dispatcher/691834/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailMusicians at a Crossroad1879Franciszek Streitt69.6634045/internal/media/dispatcher/1578218/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailMusic Lesson1870Edouard Manet69.112334058/internal/media/dispatcher/836857/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailNew Year's Card: DancerTakahashi Haruka (Shunka)2002.1192399959/internal/media/dispatcher/836696/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailNew Year's Card: Dancer with ClownArtist unidentified, Japanese2002.1473400135/internal/media/dispatcher/836864/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailNew Year's Card: Dancer with Music NotesTakahashi Haruka (Shunka)2002.1204399967/internal/media/dispatcher/855080/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailNew Year's Card: Singer by the Pianocancelled 1933Artist unidentified, Japanese2002.2289400137/internal/media/dispatcher/834104/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailOil flask (lekythos) with Eros playing double flute470–460 B.C.the Providence Painter00.341153777/internal/media/dispatcher/830688/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailPerspective Picture: Gidayū Performance in a Reception Roomabout Genbun (1736–41) - Kanpô (1741–44) erasMiyagawa Shunsui11.778126552/internal/media/dispatcher/844730/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailPipe and Tabor from Pair of Musiciansabout 1755–60Bow Manufactory65.2187261220/internal/media/dispatcher/888182/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailPortrait of a Man Playing a Lute1576Bartolomeo Passarotti48.5533151/internal/media/dispatcher/1000503/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailPrince on a terrace with female dancers and musiciansEarly 18th century14.859149290/internal/media/dispatcher/1150839/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailThe Procuress1622Dirck van Baburen50.272133414/internal/media/dispatcher/844729/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailPsaltery from Pair of Musiciansabout 1755–60Bow Manufactory65.2186261219/internal/media/dispatcher/941359/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailRehearsal of the Pasdeloup Orchestra at the Cirque d'Hiverabout 1879–80John Singer Sargent22.59831960/internal/media/dispatcher/732443/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailSappho or Corinne1809Unidentified artist, French, 19th century65.2579168849/internal/media/dispatcher/822087/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailShirabyōshi Dancerfirst half of the 19th centuryEietsu11.797426670/internal/media/dispatcher/832162/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailA Singer1750–58Chelsea Manufactory30.28356815/internal/media/dispatcher/1346118/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailSinging by the Plum Garden (Baien shôka zu)1887 (Meiji 20), DecemberYōshū Chikanobu (Hashimoto Chikanobu)RES.53.82-4491195/internal/media/dispatcher/840132/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailSketch for Dancing Figures - Central Figure - (MFA Rotunda)1917–21John Singer Sargent21.2509238475/internal/media/dispatcher/831483/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailStatuette of a woman dancing13.116271767/internal/media/dispatcher/635176/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailStreet Performers Presenting the Lion Danceabout Genroku (1688–1704) to Hoei (1704–11) eraHishikawa Morohira11.762126457/internal/media/dispatcher/626469/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailStudy of a Woman Dancing1917Abraham Walkowitz40.633251663/internal/media/dispatcher/626473/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailStudy of a Woman DancingAbraham Walkowitz40.634251664/internal/media/dispatcher/999955/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailStuffed Shirts (Les Plastrons)1900Pablo Picasso1970.47534091/internal/media/dispatcher/775142/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailThree Dancersabout 1889Edgar Degas48.872252703/internal/media/dispatcher/1389251/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailThree Women Playing Musical InstrumentsBunsei (1818 - 30) - Tenpō (1830 - 44) erasKatsushika Ōi11.768926487/internal/media/dispatcher/1150617/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailTwo Dancing Bacchantes and a Putto1800Claude Michel, called Clodion65.221252294/internal/media/dispatcher/832168/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailWoman musician1750–58Chelsea Manufactory30.28956806/internal/media/dispatcher/889575/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailWoman Playing a Moon Zither (Gekkin)about 1886Adolfo Farsari2004.269.49417166/internal/media/dispatcher/848121/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailWoman Playing ShamisenArtist unknown, Japanese2002.2448412419/internal/media/dispatcher/848160/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailWoman Playing the ViolinArtist unidentified, Japanese2002.2487412458/internal/media/dispatcher/889094/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailWoman Tuning a Luteabout 1700–05Giuseppe Maria Crespi69.95834050/internal/media/dispatcher/982208/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailWomen Performing "Manzai"latter half of Tenmei (1781 - 89) - Kansei (1789 - 1801) erasUtagawa Toyoharu11.784326594/internal/media/dispatcher/964263/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailYoung Woman Playing the Shamisenabout 1804–06 (Bunka 1–3 )Kitagawa Utamaro I11.464225062/internal/media/dispatcher/782521/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailYvette Guilbert--At the Ambassadeurs café concert1894Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen62.927166833