Carnival Collection (page 7)

O Katharina!, 1905 (print)
3673918 O Katharina!, 1905 (print) by Leo Feist, Inc. (1897-1934); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: James Francis Driscoll collection of historical American sheet music)

Masquerade on the Pont Neuf, 1830 (oil on canvas)
7431604 Masquerade on the Pont Neuf, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Ronmy, Guillaume Frederic (1786-1854); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Frederic Ronmy)

Mardi-Gras, Boulevard des Italiens, 1831 (w/c, ink and pencil)
XIR173483 Mardi-Gras, Boulevard des Italiens, 1831 (w/c, ink and pencil) by Opitz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Georg Optiz)

Carnival, Place de la Concorde, 1834 (oil on canvas)
XIR182002 Carnival, Place de la Concorde, 1834 (oil on canvas) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90); 69x110 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

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Grandes et inestimables chroniques du grand et enorme geant Gargantua anonymous work who inspired Francois Rabelais for
1734780 Grandes et inestimables chroniques du grand et enorme geant Gargantua anonymous work who inspired Francois Rabelais for "Pantagruel" in 1532, engraving by Albert Robida by Robida

Kobe, Japan harbor and park

Panoramic view of the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris, 1867 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4578331 Panoramic view of the 1867 Universal Exhibition in Paris, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Anonymous; 49x290 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

View of the city of Seville (Spain), 16th century (oil on canvas)
JLJ4650334 View of the city of Seville (Spain), 16th century (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Coello, Alonso (c.1531-88); Museo de America, Madrid

White Venetian mask feathers, Venice, Italy. Used since 1200's for Carnival. Also used for Mardi Gras Date: 26-01-2021

Carnival in Port of Spain, Trinidad (coloured engraving)
1108592 Carnival in Port of Spain, Trinidad (coloured engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnival in Port of Spain, Trinidad)

Whinney Banks carnival. 1976

Orpington Carnival, Kent. 7th June 1954

The first ever "Notting Hill carnival", created in response to the previous
The first ever " Notting Hill carnival", created in response to the previous years racial riots in the area and the state of race relations at the time

Reg Graves leads the LMS Pandemonium band in the parade at the Garston Carnival. Garston is a district of Liverpool, Merseyside. 23rd June 1979

Charlie Anderson, guitarist with The Selector, joined children on a Two-Tone float during Coventry carnival. 14th June 1980

The Carnival of Venice, from: Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae, vol. IX, 1722

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ENGLAND, London, Picadilly Circus, Naked people riding their bicycles while participating at the world naked bike ride protest parade

USA, Indiana, Indianapolis. Prizes in a game booth on fair midway. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Tamara Karsavina, Vaslav Nijinsky and Adolph Bolm in the ballet Carnaval by R. Schumann. Private Collection

Luna Park across Lavender Bay

Ice Mountains, ca 1814. Artist: Anonymous
Ice Mountains, ca 1814. Private Collection

La Mi-Careme sur les Boulevards, 1897. Artist: Camille Pissarro
La Mi-Careme sur les Boulevards, 1897. From The Studio Volume 79, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1920]

Italy, Veneto, Venice, a couple pose in costume during the Venice Carnival on a foggy day

Italy, Veneto, Venice, a model poses in costume during the Venice Carnival on a foggy day

Italy, Veneto, Venice, a black and white version of a couple in costume in front of Salute during the Venice Carnival

Italy, Veneto, Venice, two models in illuminated costumes pose in front of gondolas on a foggy morning during the Venice Carnival

Detail of the traditional outfit used by Nazare women. Colourful dresses with seven skirts. Nazare, Portugal

Venice, Veneto, Italy. Carnival masks details

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Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, Greater London. Two children in a model aeroplane on fairground ride at a Gala Day held at the Laing Sports Ground at Elstree

San Antonio Aguas Calientes, Guatemala, Central America

Detail of a traditional "Caja Chayera" (Andean instrument) in a small village near Humahuaca in occasion of the Carnival celebration, Jujuy, Argentina

A participant of the Carnival in Uquia takes a "selfie" with a "devil", Jujuy, Argentina. Hundreds of devils descend from the "Cerro Blanco" hill to celebrate the start

The "Descent of the Devil's" from the sacred "Cerro Blanco" hill in Uquia, Jujuy, Argentina. Hundreds of devils descend from the "Cerro Blanco" hill to celebrate

A devil mask of the Uquia's Carnival with bengala's during the "Descents of the Devil's", Jujuy, Argentina

Carnival Mask, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman and her dog pose in costume during the Venice Carnival, San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice; Veneto; Italy

A woman in a colourful costume walks through St. Marks square during the Venice Carnival, Venice; Veneto; Italy

A woman in an elaborate costume poses in front of the Venice lagoon during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman in costume stands in front of the Basilica San Marco in St. Marks square during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman poses under the colonnades in St. Marks Square during the Venice Carnival, Venice; veneto; Italy

Two women wearing Indian style costumes and masks pose in the cloisters of Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman poses during the Venice Carnival, Venice; veneto; Italy

Two people pose in front of a colourful facade on Burano during the Venice Carnival, Burano, Venice, Venato, Italy

Two girls dressed as Russian dolls stand in front of the Basilica in St. Marks square during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman wearing a mask and a costume decorated with butterflies, poses during the Venice Carnival, Venice; Veneto; Italy

Two girls pose as pastry sellers during the Venice Carnival, Venice; veneto; Italy

A woman covered in newspaper walks through St. Marks square dring the Venice Carnival, Venice; Veneto; Italy

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"Carnival: A Celebration of Color, Culture, and Tradition" Step right up and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of carnival. From The Goose Fair in Nottingham to the Venice Carnival, these festivities have captivated people for centuries. In Arthur Spooner's iconic photograph, two ladies adorned with blue and gold masks transport us to the enchanting streets of Venice - a UNESCO World Heritage Site where history comes alive. But carnival is not limited to Europe alone. Twelfth Night Revels at Haddon Hall in Derbyshire showcase England's rich heritage as revellers gather in the Great Hall for a night of merriment. Meanwhile, across the sea in Newquay, Cornwall during the early 1900s, locals flocked to Cliff Road's Great Western Hotel to revel in seaside fun. Art has also paid homage to this joyous occasion throughout history. Pieter Bruegel's masterpiece "The Fight Between Carnival and Lent" depicts a battle between indulgence and abstinence - an allegory that resonates even today. Leon Heron's whimsical painting "The Gondo-liar" captures the playful spirit with its colorful characters dancing through Venetian canals. Traveling further south brings us to Trinidad, where Port of Spain transforms into a kaleidoscope of music and dance during their annual carnival celebration. The energy is infectious as locals sway to calypso beats while showcasing elaborate costumes that rival those seen on any grand stage. Valencia's Fallas Festival takes center stage with its towering Ninots Burn - giant sculptures that are set ablaze amidst cheers from spectators. This fiery tradition symbolizes new beginnings as old structures make way for fresh creations. Even smaller communities like Pulborough Hospital Parade hold their own unique carnivals; reminding us that this festive spirit knows no boundaries or limitations when it comes to spreading joy among all walks of life.