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John D'Auban, ballet master

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Jerome Robbins Dance Division

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Title
John D'Auban, ballet master
Additional title: Entr'acte annual
Additional title: Captain Shaw. He has had a busy season
Names
Kirstein, Lincoln, 1907-1996 (Donor)
Bryan, Alfred, 1852-1899 (Artist)
Collection

Prints depicting dance

Theatrical dancers, singly or in pairs

John D'Auban

Dates / Origin
Date Created: 1882 (Questionable)
Library locations
Jerome Robbins Dance Division
Shelf locator: *MGZFX DAub 1
Topics
D'Auban, John
Choreographers -- England -- 19th century
Shaw, Eyre Massey, 1828-1908
Genres
Prints
Caricatures
Notes
Acquisition: Gift; Lincoln Kirstein.
Statement of responsibility: AB
Biographical/historical: The English dancer, choreographer, teacher, and actor John D'Auban, 1842-1922, is probably best remembered today for his association with W.S. Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan, for whom he choreographed many operettas. He was a prolific choreographer for the London stage, contributing to pantomimes, burlesques, and music hall performances. He began his career as a child dancer in his family's troupe, and continued to perform as an adult. He married in 1871, and his wife used the stage name Emma D'Auban.
Biographical/historical: Along with the portrayal of John D'Auban on its recto, the caricature of Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw, 1830-1908, may be dated to 1882, the premiere of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta Iolanthe. Shaw, the superintendent of London's Metropolitan Fire Brigade, was known for his introduction of innovative firefighting techniques. The Fairy Queen, a principal character in Iolanthe, alludes in an aria to his prowess in extinguishing fires, though she is actually concerned with the metaphorical flames of passion. John D'Auban choreographed the dances in Iolanthe.
Physical Description
Wood engravings
Extent: 2 prints on 1 sheet : wood engraving?, black & white ; 29 x 19 cm or smaller
Type of Resource
Still image
Languages
English
Identifiers
NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b19759834
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): d5b97f00-037c-013f-ffb6-0242ac110004
Rights Statement
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.

Item timeline of events

  • 1882: Created
  • 1907: Creator Born
  • 1996: Creator Died
  • 2026: Digitized
  • 2026: Found by you!
  • 2027

MLA Format

Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. "John D'Auban, ballet master" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1882. https://old-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/c7eea630-ed36-0133-cf78-00505686a51c

Chicago/Turabian Format

Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. "John D'Auban, ballet master" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed September 20, 2026. https://old-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/c7eea630-ed36-0133-cf78-00505686a51c

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Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. (1882). John D'Auban, ballet master Retrieved from https://old-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/c7eea630-ed36-0133-cf78-00505686a51c

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John D'Auban, ballet master