Statement Of Responsibility: zongorára átirata Sallang Berti.
Acquisition: Gift; Lillian Moore.
Biographical/Historical: As indicated by the title, which may be translated as "In the Prater," this print depicts a scene in the Viennese amusement park called the Prater, a former imperial hunting ground that was opened to the public in 1766. In 1873 it was the site of a World Exhibition centered on the Rotunda, the structure visible in the background of this print, which was destroyed by a fire in 1937.

Physical Description

Extent: 1 print : chromolithograph ; 34 x 27 cm. + music score (5 p.)

Abstract

Sheet music cover illustration depicting a park filled with diversions of various kinds: a strongman displaying his prowess, a carousel, a puppet show, and a cafe, with a hot-air balloon hovering over all. In the foreground are two couples in dancing poses. The women and one of the men appear to be dressed in folk costumes, in contrast to the fashionable garb of the strolling couple to their left. The second man wears a military uniform.

Languages

Hungarian

Identifiers

RLIN/OCLC: 825114102
Publisher's music plate number: R & Co. 2083 : Rózsavölgyi
NYPL Catalog ID (bnumber): b19758846
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): e1508590-b0d1-0133-c0c6-00505686a51c

Rights

The New York Public Library believes that this item is in the public domain under the laws of the United States, but did not make a determination as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. This item may not be in the public domain under the laws of other countries. Though not required, if you want to credit us as the source, please use the following statement, "From The New York Public Library," and provide a link back to the item on our Digital Collections site. Doing so helps us track how our collection is used and helps justify freely releasing even more content in the future.

Type Of Resource

Still Image
Notated Music

Date Issued

1880

Cite this item

MLA format

Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. "A Práterben: csárdás, bécsi keringö" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1880 - 1889. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/e1508590-b0d1-0133-c0c6-00505686a51c

APA format

Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. (1880 - 1889). A Práterben: csárdás, bécsi keringö Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/e1508590-b0d1-0133-c0c6-00505686a51c

Chicago/Turabian Format

Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. "A Práterben: csárdás, bécsi keringö" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed December 7, 2025. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/e1508590-b0d1-0133-c0c6-00505686a51c

Wikipedia citation

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