Masque Collection (page 6)

Balthazar de Beaujoyeux: Ballet comique de la reine, 1581 (engraving)
XIR77985 Balthazar de Beaujoyeux: " Ballet comique de la reine", 1581 (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris

Plaque with two dragons and a Tao-tie mask (jade)
XIR231796 Plaque with two dragons and a Tao-tie mask (jade) by Chinese School; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; Chinese, it is possible that some works by this artist may be protected by third party

Susanna Hope (detail of 1194)
BAL227123 Susanna Hope (detail of 1194) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Tenon mask, from Ile de Vao, New Caledonia, 11th-19th century (painted wood)
XIR182945 Tenon mask, from Ile de Vao, New Caledonia, 11th-19th century (painted wood) by Oceanic; Musee d Hist. Nat, d Archeologie et d Ethnographie, Cherbourg; out of copyright

Mask, Benin (bronze)
XIR167563 Mask, Benin (bronze) by African School, (18th century); Musee du Quai Branly et des Arts Premiers, Paris, France; African, out of copyright

A Mask, c. 1897 (plaster)
XKH149091 A Mask, c.1897 (plaster) by Khnopff, Fernand (1858-1921); 18.5x28x6.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Belgian, out of copyright

Susanna Hope
BAL1194 Susanna Hope by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Scene of Witches, from The Masque of Queens by Ben Jonson A Scene of
Scene of Witches, from " The Masque of Queens" by Ben Jonson A Scene of Witches from Ben Jonsons Masque of Queens, c.1785, Henry Fuseli, 1741-1825, Swiss

INIGO JONES: KNIPERDOLING. Court satire on an Anabaptist, sketched by Inigo Jones (1573-1652) for a Masque

SIR HENRY UNTON (c1557-1596). English soldier and diplomat. Presiding over a banquet in his home at Wadley House, Oxfordshire, accompanied by the performance of a masque

JONES: FORTUNATE ISLES, 1626. Figures designed by Inigo Jones for the masque of The Fortunate Isles, written by Ben Jonson and performed at the Court of Charles I on Twelfth Night, 1626

INIGO JONES: MASQUE. Figures designed by Inigo Jones for a masque, late 16th-17th century

Oceanside High School Masque Society will present 4 one act plays Riders to the sea, When the horns blow, A new school for wives, and A minuet

The roll call, a masque of the Red Cross, by Percy MacKaye. Poster showing a draped figure reaching upward toward the insignia of the Red Cross. Date 1918

L homme au masque de fer. Print shows a prisoner in chains and wearing an iron mask sitting on a bench in a prison cell, and another man with a lantern

Melodie, by Brunelleschi
Stylised illustration showing a couple in eighteenth century costume in a fantasy landscape. The woman, wearing a pink dress, plays a lute and a gondola floats nearby. Date: 1927

Theatre Masks
Theatrical masks. Date: 1930s

Flower Fairies from A Masque of Flowers. Artist: Walter Crane. From Floras Feast - A Masque of Flowers Date: 1901

Face mask production, 19th century
Face mask production, 19th-century artwork. During the 19th century, face masks of famous people, or fancy dress masks for use at masked balls, were popular

The Plantagenet Ball at Buckingham Palace
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert with assembled guests at the Plantagenet Ball, also called the Bal Masque, at Buckingham Palace in May 1842. All the guests wore costume

Easter Masquers
Easter entertainers entertain at a small party

18th century masque at Christmas
Illustration by Brunelleschi showing a stylised eighteenth century masque against a snowy landscape

Smoking masque
A head and shoulder portrait of a young brunette woman laughing as she removes her party mask and smokes a cigarette

Crane, Floras Feast
FLORAs FEAST: A MASQUE OF FLOWERS Title page featuring a pipe-playing figure

Theatre / Masque / Strutt
A masque theatre performance

1392 Masque / France / Burnt
During reign of Charles VI of France - a practical joke goes horribly wrong when a number of men are burnt alive in their costumes at a party

Disraeli / Dressing
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Dressing for an Oxford Bal Masque. A response to Disraelis Oxford Speech

OPERA, 1789
Gustav III of Sweden attends a rehearsal of the opera Gustaf Wasa : three years later he will be assassinated at a bal masque in the Opera House

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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.