Masque Collection (page 3)

Floods: the Chorus, c. 1631 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407561 Floods: the Chorus, c.1631 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: design for Chloridia)

Tragic scene (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407554 Tragic scene (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English, out of copyright

Cupidss Palace, c. 1619-23 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407548 Cupidss Palace, c.1619-23 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English

Proscenium and hunt scene (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407546 Proscenium and hunt scene (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English

A street in perspective, c. 1617 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407543 A street in perspective, c.1617 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info)

A Star Masquer (w / c on paper)
CTS407539 A Star Masquer (w/c on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); 31.5x17.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English

A Daughter of the Morn, c. 1611 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407538 A Daughter of the Morn, c.1611 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info)

Three Fays, c. 1611 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407534 Three Fays, c.1611 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: costume designs for Oberon)

Penthesilea, c. 1609 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407507 Penthesilea, c.1609 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Queen of the Amazons; worn by Lucy Russell)

Feline mask of a man, from Oaxaca, Pre-Columbian (jade)
XIR156807 Feline mask of a man, from Oaxaca, Pre-Columbian (jade) by Mexican School; Peabody Museum, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA; Mexican, out of copyright

Unknown Lady, formerly called Lucy Harrington, Countess of Bedford, c
FIT58811 Unknown Lady, formerly called Lucy Harrington, Countess of Bedford, c.1605 (bodycolour & w/c on card) (for sketch see 88888) by Oliver, Isaac (c.1565-1617); Fitzwilliam Museum

Masked Guests with Musicians (oil on panel) (see 254067)
BAT254068 Masked Guests with Musicians (oil on panel) (see 254067) by Flemish School, (16th century); Galleria Palatina & Appartamenti Reali di Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

Flower fairies
Poppy fairies from the Masque of Flowers. Artist: Walter Crane Date: 1889

Glamorous lady
The Bal Masque Girl. Glamorous lady in brown and orange evening wear holding mask. Artist: JM Flagg Date: circa 1903

Lady with Chinese lantern
Lady at a masked ball holding a Chinese lantern. 1920s

Nice Carnival by Webster Murray
In Good King Carnivals Reign. An impression of Carnival Time in Nice, especially drawn for The Bystander by Webster Murray. Date: 1925

Young lady in a mask, reign of Henry III of France (coloured engraving)
971818 Young lady in a mask, reign of Henry III of France (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young lady in a mask, reign of Henry III of France)

Grande Fete Francaise and Masque des Fleurs, at Princes Hall, Piccadilly, in Aid of the Funds of All Saints
1596505 Grande Fete Francaise and Masque des Fleurs, at Princes Hall, Piccadilly, in Aid of the Funds of All Saints, Paris (engraving) by Overend

The Minx
Colour photograph of a woman in a masque costume. Behind her a faded figure of a Pierrot. Date: 1930

The Tale of a Masque and its Consequences (engraving)
1036810 The Tale of a Masque and its Consequences (engraving) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tale of a Masque and its Consequences)

Art. Entertainment. The comedy. Allegory by Jules Cheret, France, c. 1890 (poster)
3434501 Art. Entertainment. The comedy. Allegory by Jules Cheret, France, c.1890 (poster) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Coll. Part. Art. Entertainment. The comedy)

"Beautys Awakening, "Masque performed at the Guildhall by the Art Workers Guild (litho)
1599054 " Beautys Awakening, " Masque performed at the Guildhall by the Art Workers Guild (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Design for a Costume of a Marquise for the ballerina Tamara Karsavina
1217597 Design for a Costume of a Marquise for the ballerina Tamara Karsavina, 1924 (watercolour and touches of bodycolour within a delineated border in black ink on white wove paper) by Somov

Helena with Mask, early 17th century (pen & brown ink with brown wash)
CTS449144 Helena with Mask, early 17th century (pen & brown ink with brown wash) by Passe, Crispin I de (c.1565-1637); 9.5x9.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The Suburbs of a Great City, c. 1639 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407588 The Suburbs of a Great City, c.1639 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

A druid, c. 1638 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407587 A druid, c.1638 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English

Masquer with feathers and plume (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407585 Masquer with feathers and plume (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees;

Man with viol (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407576 Man with viol (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English, out of copyright

Torchbearer (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407570 Torchbearer (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English, out of copyright

Atlas: back shutter or scene of relieve (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407568 Atlas: back shutter or scene of relieve (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: possibly a stage design for Hymenaei)

Masquers costume (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407551 Masquers costume (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English

A transformed statue (w / c on paper)
CTS407541 A transformed statue (w/c on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English

Oberons Palace, c. 1611 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407533 Oberons Palace, c.1611 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: stage design for Oberon)

Escort to the Duke of York (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407529 Escort to the Duke of York (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info)

Zephyrus (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407528 Zephyrus (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Ancient Greek god of the west wind;)

Knight or squire bearing a shield (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407525 Knight or squire bearing a shield (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

Page bearing a helmet (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407524 Page bearing a helmet (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English

St Georges Portico, c. 1610 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407519 St Georges Portico, c.1610 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info)

A throne (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407505 A throne (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English, out of copyright

The account of Inigo Jones for work done at the Lord Treasurer s
CTS407504 The account of Inigo Jones for work done at the Lord Treasurer s, 1608 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

The skeleton of Death with his dart causes a riot among the harlequins, jockeys, nuns
FLO4690141 The skeleton of Death with his dart causes a riot among the harlequins, jockeys, nuns, Turks and fools at a masquerade ball

Letitia Townshend, Countess of Exeter (wife of the 9th Earl)
BH26518 Letitia Townshend, Countess of Exeter (wife of the 9th Earl) by Powell, John (fl.1769-85); Burghley House Collection, Lincolnshire, UK; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Mrs Anne Carver
AGN81858 Portrait of Mrs Anne Carver by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity
5669273 Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Illustration by Arthur Rackham 1900 depicting, Comus, is a masque in honour of chastity)

Gallo-Roman gladiators mask, end of 1st century BC (bronze)
XIR131545 Gallo-Roman gladiators mask, end of 1st century BC (bronze) by Gallo-Roman, (1st century BC); Musee Fenaille, Rodez, France; French, out of copyright

Reouverture du nouveau theatre de la Comedie-Italienne, restaure apres la mort de Dominique, le fameux Arlequin
6005497 Reouverture du nouveau theatre de la Comedie-Italienne, restaure apres la mort de Dominique, le fameux Arlequin, en 1688 (engraving) by French School

Kett, costume design for the courtly masque Britannia Triumphans
5934064 Kett, costume design for the courtly masque Britannia Triumphans, 1637 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); 17.7x13 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Masque: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into a world of mystery and intrigue as we explore the captivating concept of "masque. " From Beethoven's Life Mask to ethereal pen and ink drawings, this enigmatic theme has fascinated artists throughout history. In the realm of theater, David Garrick and Mrs. Pritchard brought The Suspicious Husband by Benjamin Hoadley to life, adorned in exquisite C18th costumes that transported audiences back in time. Meanwhile, Edgar Allan Poe delved into the depths of darkness with his Tales from the Masque Death, weaving chilling tales that sent shivers down readers' spines. The allure of masquerades transcended centuries, as evidenced by a mesmerizing Pan Cover from 1920 that captured its essence perfectly. Emile Bergerat's Femme Au Masque portrayed an enchanting woman concealed behind a mask, leaving viewers intrigued by her hidden emotions. Yet not all masks were meant for celebration; some harbored jealousy and malevolence. The Jealous Devil depicted a sinister figure lurking behind a disguise, reminding us that appearances can be deceiving. One cannot discuss masques without mentioning one of literature's most iconic works - The Masque of the Red Death by Poe. This haunting tale explored themes of mortality and inevitability through an extravagant masked ball held amidst a deadly plague. But amidst all these portrayals lies L'absence - an evocative depiction capturing both longing and solitude beneath an elegantly crafted mask. It reminds us that sometimes masks serve as shields against our own vulnerabilities. Lastly, let us not forget Commedia dell'arte characters who wore masks to embody their roles on stage. These vibrant performers breathed life into traditional Italian theater with their exaggerated expressions hidden behind colorful disguises. As we delve deeper into the world of masques through various art forms across different eras, we are reminded of the timeless allure and intrigue that masks bring.