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Decima Collection

Decima, a name that echoes through history and the arts

Background imageDecima Collection: Decima to King Charles II's death by de Arenes

Decima to King Charles II's death by de Arenes
History of Spain. Decima to King Charles II's death by Francisco de Asprer y de Arenes. Tears of Love, shed by the eminent City of Barcelona

Background imageDecima Collection: Decima Moore in The Wedding Eve

Decima Moore in The Wedding Eve
Decima Moore, English singer and actress, in The Wedding Eve Date: 1890s

Background imageDecima Collection: Dancers Decima and Eddie Maclean, London, 1919

Dancers Decima and Eddie Maclean, London, 1919
Dancers Decima and Eddie Maclean in Eastward Ho at the Alhambra, London, 1919 Date: 1919

Background imageDecima Collection: Parcae (chromolitho)

Parcae (chromolitho)
975943 Parcae (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parcae (singular, Parca) were the female personifications of destiny, often called the Fates in English

Background imageDecima Collection: Red Riding Hood, pantomime

Red Riding Hood, pantomime, with Decima Brooke, Maisie Jerrard, Will Lytton and Howard Ward, with ballets and marches arranged by John Tiller. circa 1907

Background imageDecima Collection: The island of Deshima, c. 1833-46 (silk painting)

The island of Deshima, c. 1833-46 (silk painting)
2909651 The island of Deshima, c.1833-46 (silk painting) by Kawahara Keiga (b.1786, c.1860); 51.3x75.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageDecima Collection: Decima Moore (1871-1964), English actress, 1907. Artist: Bassano Studio

Decima Moore (1871-1964), English actress, 1907. Artist: Bassano Studio
Decima Moore (1871-1964), English actress, 1907

Background imageDecima Collection: Decima Brooke in Little Red Riding Hood, 1907

Decima Brooke in Little Red Riding Hood, 1907

Background imageDecima Collection: Vicente Espinel (1550-1624). Spanish writer and musician. Po

Vicente Espinel (1550-1624). Spanish writer and musician. Po
Vicente Espinel (1550-1624). Spanish writer and musician of Spanish Golden Age. Portrait. Engraving. Colored

Background imageDecima Collection: The Truth by Clyde Fitch

The Truth by Clyde Fitch
Promotional postcard for The Truth by Clyde Fitch. First produced in England at the Comedy Theatre, 6th April 1907. Celebrated actress and singer Decima Moore, pictured

Background imageDecima Collection: Mrs Dot by W Somerset Maugham

Mrs Dot by W Somerset Maugham
Promotional postcard for Mrs Dot by W. Somerset Maugham. First produced Comedy Theatre, 27th April 1908. The photo shows Decima Moore in the title part

Background imageDecima Collection: Decima Moore - English actress and singer (soprano)

Decima Moore - English actress and singer (soprano)
Lilian Decima Moore (1871 - 1964), English actress and singer (soprano), known for her performances with the D Oyly Carte Opera Company and in musical comedies

Background imageDecima Collection: Decima Moore

Decima Moore
Lilian Decima, Lady Moore-Guggisberg, CBE (11 December 1871 18 February 1964), better known by her stage name Decima Moore, English singer and actress

Background imageDecima Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Christ, Child, sleeping, cross, landscape, crown thorns foreground

Drawings Prints, Print, Christ, Child, sleeping, cross, landscape, crown thorns foreground
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Christ Child sleeping on a cross in a landscape, crown of thorns in the foreground, after Reni, Artist, After, Engraved by, Guido Reni, Gaetano Gandolfi, Italian

Background imageDecima Collection: The Fates (oil on canvas)

The Fates (oil on canvas)
XIR409212 The Fates (oil on canvas) by Mallet, Jean Baptiste (1759-1835); Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France; (add.info.: Les Parques; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageDecima Collection: Bunkindo print of foreign ships in the port of Nagasaki, 1800-50 (woodblock print)

Bunkindo print of foreign ships in the port of Nagasaki, 1800-50 (woodblock print)
XOS2909654 Bunkindo print of foreign ships in the port of Nagasaki, 1800-50 (woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); 18.4x26.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageDecima Collection: Dutch VOC employee in Nagasaki, c. 1700 (colour woodblock print)

Dutch VOC employee in Nagasaki, c. 1700 (colour woodblock print)
XOS2909652 Dutch VOC employee in Nagasaki, c.1700 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (18th century); 44.5 u32 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageDecima Collection: Nagasaki Harbour, c. 1800-50 (silk painting)

Nagasaki Harbour, c. 1800-50 (silk painting)
XOS2909650 Nagasaki Harbour, c.1800-50 (silk painting) by Kawahara Keiga (b.1786, c.1860); 75.5x48.6 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageDecima Collection: Dutch VOC employees being served a meal by Javanese servants at Deshima, 1790-1810

Dutch VOC employees being served a meal by Javanese servants at Deshima, 1790-1810
XOS1765779 Dutch VOC employees being served a meal by Javanese servants at Deshima, 1790-1810 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (18th century); 30x38.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageDecima Collection: DECIMA MOORE (1871-1964). English actress and singer. Photograph by W. & D. Downey

DECIMA MOORE (1871-1964). English actress and singer. Photograph by W. & D. Downey, c1894

Background imageDecima Collection: Decima Moore / Piccadilly

Decima Moore / Piccadilly
Decima Moore Actress

Background imageDecima Collection: Moore Sisters / 1904

Moore Sisters / 1904
THE MOORE SISTERS Decima, Bertha, Eva and Jessie Moore, actresses


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Decima, a name that echoes through history and the arts. From King Charles II's death to the enchanting performance Moore in The Wedding Eve, this name holds tales of passion and talent. In 1919, dancers Decima and Eddie Maclean graced the stages of London with their mesmerizing moves, captivating audiences with every step. Their artistry brought joy and wonder to all who witnessed their performances. The Parcae chromolitho depicts a scene where destiny is woven by three mysterious figures. Their intricate dance symbolizes the delicate balance between life and fate, reminding us that our paths are intertwined with forces beyond our control. Even Red Riding Hood found her place in the world of Decima. In a pantomime adaptation, she took center stage as her story unfolded before eager eyes. Her journey from innocence to bravery resonated with audiences young and old alike. Across oceans lies Deshima, an island painted delicately on silk in 1833-46. Its beauty captured by an artist's brush serves as a reminder of distant lands waiting to be explored. Decima Moore herself was an English actress whose talents knew no bounds. With grace and elegance, she commanded attention on stage in 1907 while being immortalized by Bassano Studio's skilled hand. Not limited to theater alone, Decima Brooke also left her mark as Little Red Riding Hood in 1907. Her portrayal breathed new life into a timeless character loved by generations past and present. Vicente Espinel was not only known for his writing but also for his musical prowess during the Spanish Golden Age. His contributions enriched both literature and music alike, leaving behind a lasting legacy for future generations to appreciate. Through plays like The Truth by Clyde Fitch or Mrs Dot by W Somerset Maugham, Decima Moore showcased her versatility as an actress across different genres. Her ability to embody diverse characters demonstrated her range as a performer.