Audience Collection (page 2)

Audience of Darius I. Persian art
DARIUS I the Great (550 BC-486BC). Persian Emperor (522-486 BC) of the Achaemenid dynasty. Representation of the king on his throne during hearing with officers Medes. Treasury Hall of the palace

MILAN: LA SCALA, 1866. View of the interior of the Teatro alla Scala from the stage, Milan, Italy. Engraving, 1866

Ancient Olympic Games
Racers cheered at the finish line in the Olympic Games, ancient Greece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Illustration of Elizabethan theatre

Wealthy opera-goers, 1900
Upperclass family at the opera in their box seats, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a Louis Loeb illustration

Ancient Roman oil lamp with Circus Maximus scene
Ancient Roman lamp with a scene of a chariot race in the Circus Maximus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Brian Jacks
World Champion for the arm dips, Brian Jacks gives a demonstration. Jacks was a British judoka who won Britains first medal at a world championship, taking a bronze in Salt Lake City in 1967

Olympics / 1912 / Fencing
Fencing final between Belgium (Anspach) and Great Britain (Seligman)

John Wesley, Methodist preacher, in action out of doors at a market cross. Date: 18th century

The Petomane, illustration for Paris qui rit from Le Ventomane
CHT213063 The Petomane, illustration for Paris qui rit from Le Ventomane, monologue comique by E. Grenet-Dancourt, Paris, 1893 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Harriet Slater, MP for Stoke, addressing a Womens Co - Op Meeting. Harriet Slater CBE (nee Evans; 1903 to 12 October 1976) was a British Labour and Co-operative politician

The Count Basie Orchestra in concert, c1950s. Artist: Denis Williams
The Count Basie Orchestra in concert. Sonny Payne on the drums

The New Standard Theatre, 1845
The New Standard Theatre in Shoreditch, London, showing an equestrian spectacle taking place on stage in 1845, the year that the theatre first opened

Ludwig van Beethoven conducting with baton
5906240 Ludwig van Beethoven conducting with baton; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Katzaroff. German composer, 17 December 1770- 26 March 1827.)

A critical audience on the subject of "step-dancing"(engraving)
3101283 A critical audience on the subject of " step-dancing" (engraving) by Bernard, Frederick L. (1846-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Count Basie Orchestra performing at the Royal Festival Hall, London, 18 July 1980

Hush!, (The Concert), c1875. Artist: James Tissot
Hush!, (The Concert), c1875. From the Manchester Art Gallery collection

Puppet show seen from inside the box
Au Bon Marche - puppet show seen from inside the box - a man with two glove puppets. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

String quartet, 1872
Mr.L.Ries, Madame Norman-Neruda, Herr Straus and Signore Piatti performing at one of the Monday popular concerts at St Jamess Hall. Date: 1872

Michael Faraday Lecturing at the Royal Institution, London
Engraving showing Professor Michael Faraday (1791-1867) lecturing at the Royal Institution, to an audience including Prince Albert and two of his sons, 1856. Date: 16 February 1856

The Farce by William Barribal
A young red-headed woman seated in a box at the theatre, feigns interest in what her older male companion has to say while secretly enjoying a kiss on the hand from a young, handsome beau. Date: 1917

Austria, Vienna, Composer Franz Peter Schubert Plays Piano for his Friends in Vienna, lithograph
Austria - 19th century. Composer Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828) plays piano for his friends in Vienna. Lithography

FRIEDRICH von SCHILLER (1759-1805). Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller. German poet and playwright. Reciting his work at the court of Weimar. Painting by Eduard Ender (1822-1883)

ANCIENT ROME: CHARIOT RACE. Chariot race in the Circus Maximus. Line engraving, 19th century, after a painting by Alexander von Wagner (1838-1919)

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall interior, 1849
The interior of the then-new Liverpool Philharmonic Concert Hall, at the time of the Liverpool Music Festival, 1849. The building was eventually replaced in 1939 after its predecessor burnt down in

Winston Churchill watching 47th Division at Lille, France
Winston Churchill as a War Office minister, sitting with others on a grandstand at Lille, France, watching the march past of the 47th (2nd London)

Beggars Opera / Hogarth
a burlesqued version of John Gays opera: several of the characters are wearing animal heads Date: 18th century

At the theatre / Ally Sloper
Ally Sloper visits his daughter behind the scenes at the theatre, although he oughtn t be standing there on stage right in front of the audience just as the curtain is rising

Tango teas at the Queens Theatre, London
The Latest Fashion : " Pour Passer le Temps." Tango teas at the Queens Theatre, London (on Shaftesbury Avenue), where the stalls have been removed and replaced by tables

17th Century Theatre
The structure of a later 17th century theatre; the audience sitting just below the proscenium at least are under cover

Indoor filming
Televising a Spanish scene at the Crystal Palace, filmed on cine-film at the studios of the Baird Television Company. On the 2nd February 1935 the Baird system transmitted indoor

Jullien / Cruikshank / 1852
LOUIS-ANTOINE JULLIEN Satire on the popularity of the French musician and the concerts which he conducted in Britain from 1840 to 1859

Punch & Judy (Crane)
Punch and Judy show entertains small audience

Game / Children Acting
A little girl stands on a stool and reads from a script, while her friends and their toys form the audience

Akbar the Great receives a deputation of Jesuits
Akbar the Great (1542-1605), third Mughal Emperor of India, receives a deputation of Jesuits

Tom and Jerry sporting their blunt on the phenomenon Monkey, Jacco Macacco, at the Westminster Pit (coloured engraving)
602855 Tom and Jerry sporting their blunt on the phenomenon Monkey, Jacco Macacco, at the Westminster Pit (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Late Arrivals by H. M. Bateman
Late arrivals at the theatre annoy everyone by laughing at the show and blocking the view of those who took their seats in good time in the process! Date: 1924

King Henry VI of England married to Margaret of Anjou at Titchfield Abbey, 23 April 1445. The mad king was 24 and the queen 15

Chemical Lectures, c. 1809 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF308091 Chemical Lectures, c.1809 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

From the forest to the laid table (colour litho)
2778188 From the forest to the laid table (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the forest to the laid table)

A Box at the Theatre (At the Concert), 1880 (oil on canvas)
CLK339891 A Box at the Theatre (At the Concert), 1880 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 99.4x80.7 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Professor De Kolta on stage with two women, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381375 Professor De Kolta on stage with two women, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

The Claque in action, c. 1830-40 (litho)
CHT163311 The Claque in action, c.1830-40 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Ms Fr 2629 fol. 167 Queen Melisande of Jerusalem (1109-60
BNP159910 Ms Fr 2629 fol.167 Queen Melisande of Jerusalem (1109-60) marrying Fulk V of Anjou (1092-1143), from the Histoire de la conquete of Jerusalem by William of Tyre (c.1130-85) c.1470 (vellum)

Official opening of the Roundhay Park Open Air Swimming Pool, Leeds
LLS218005 Official opening of the Roundhay Park Open Air Swimming Pool, Leeds, 29th July 1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Leeds Library and Information Service, Leeds

King Alfred (849-99) submitting his laws to the Witan, illustration from
IL251877 King Alfred (849-99) submitting his laws to the Witan, illustration from Lives of Great Men Told by Great Men, edited by Richard Wilson, c.1920s (colour litho) by Bridges

The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver (Plate 2d) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804
NCO190174 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver (Plate 2d) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804 (etching with engraving & w/c on paper) by Gillray

Geoffrey Chaucer at the court of King Edward III of England (colour litho)
977892 Geoffrey Chaucer at the court of King Edward III of England (colour litho) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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In the realm of human experiences, the concept of "audience" transcends time and boundaries. From the iconic Hippy Bus at the Woodstock Music Festival in 1969 to Amitabha, the Buddha of Sukhavati, we witness how diverse audiences have shaped history. Vasco da Gama's arrival in India drew a curious crowd eager to embrace new cultures and ideas. Sports enthusiasts unite as they cheer on their teams during thrilling Test cricket matches at Sydney Cricket Ground and Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia. The rhythmic movements of Irish Dancers captivate an audience with their mesmerizing performances. Judy Garland's enchanting voice resonates through The Talk of the Town concert hall, leaving her adoring fans spellbound. In a world where individuality reigns supreme, some artists perform for an Audience Of One - pouring their hearts out to connect with that singular soul who understands them completely. The grandeur of Teatro San Carlo in Naples sets the stage for captivating dramas that transport audiences into different eras and realities. Centuries ago, actors performed on wooden stages during Shakespearean times, captivating crowds with tales that still resonate today. Beyond entertainment lies another facet: National Sporting Clubs bring together passionate supporters who create an electric atmosphere as they rally behind their favorite athletes or teams. Music knows no bounds; it unites people across continents. The Count Basie Orchestra's performance at London's Royal Festival Hall in 1980 showcased this universal language that can move even those who don't share a common tongue. Audiences throughout history have witnessed moments both profound and mundane; they have laughed together, cried together, celebrated victories and mourned losses side by side, and are not mere spectators but active participants shaping our collective narrative - reminding us that regardless of time or place, we are all connected through shared experiences as partakers in this grand theater called life.