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Masquerade Ball Collection

Dressing up for a Masquerade Ball, April 1, 1790

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Leaving the Masqued Ball. Artist: Garcia y Ramos, Jose (1852-1912)

Leaving the Masqued Ball. Artist: Garcia y Ramos, Jose (1852-1912)
Leaving the Masqued Ball. Found in the collection of Museo Carmen Thyssen, Malaga

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Theatre National de l Opera, Grand bal de la Mi-Careme, 1921

Theatre National de l Opera, Grand bal de la Mi-Careme, 1921. Private Collection

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Woman in fancy dress costume as Night (la Nuit), 1880s (lithograph)

Woman in fancy dress costume as Night (la Nuit), 1880s (lithograph)
5893506 Woman in fancy dress costume as Night (la Nuit), 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as Night (la Nuit) in a dress decorated with stars and zodiac signs for a masquerade ball

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Woman in costume of Spring for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph)

Woman in costume of Spring for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph)
5893502 Woman in costume of Spring for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume of spring (le printemps) for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Woman in fancy dress costume as the Oracle des Champs, 1880s (lithograph)

Woman in fancy dress costume as the Oracle des Champs, 1880s (lithograph)
5893519 Woman in fancy dress costume as the Oracle des Champs, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as the Oracle des Champs in dress decorated with hearts, daisies and flowers)

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Woman in costume as a Marotte (jester's stick) 1880s (lithograph)

Woman in costume as a Marotte (jester's stick) 1880s (lithograph)
5893515 Woman in costume as a Marotte (jester's stick) 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as a Marotte (jester's stick) for a masquerade ball

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Woman in costume as a gypsy girl dancing with castanets, 1880s (lithograph)

Woman in costume as a gypsy girl dancing with castanets, 1880s (lithograph)
5893510 Woman in costume as a gypsy girl dancing with castanets, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as a gypsy girl (zingara) dancing with castanets. Costume designed by M. Robin

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Woman in fancy dress costume as a shepherdess, 1880s (lithograph)

Woman in fancy dress costume as a shepherdess, 1880s (lithograph)
5893500 Woman in fancy dress costume as a shepherdess, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as a shepherdess (bergere) of the era of Louis XV and Marie Antionette for a masquerade ball

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Woman in fancy dress costume as an Aquarium, 1880s (lithograph)

Woman in fancy dress costume as an Aquarium, 1880s (lithograph)
5893518 Woman in fancy dress costume as an Aquarium, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as an Aquarium with dress decorated with fish, coral, seaweed and shells, for a masquerade ball)

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Woman in costume as a pansy for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph)

Woman in costume as a pansy for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph)
5893505 Woman in costume as a pansy for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as a pansy (pensee) for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Woman in costume as a magician for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph)

Woman in costume as a magician for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph)
5893497 Woman in costume as a magician for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as a magician (magicienne) for a masquerade ball, late 19th century, Paris

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Woman in the national costume of a Vlachs peasant., 1880s (lithograph)

Woman in the national costume of a Vlachs peasant., 1880s (lithograph)
5893501 Woman in the national costume of a Vlachs peasant., 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in the national costume of a Vlachs peasant (paysanne valaque). Costume for a fancy dress ball

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Woman in costume as a Vivandiere or sutler, 1880s (lithograph)

Woman in costume as a Vivandiere or sutler, 1880s (lithograph)
5893492 Woman in costume as a Vivandiere or sutler, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume of a sutler to the French Guards (Vivandiere, Garde Francaise) for a masquerade ball, Paris

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Woman in fancy-dress costume of a demon, 1870s (lithograph)

Woman in fancy-dress costume of a demon, 1870s (lithograph)
5893491 Woman in fancy-dress costume of a demon, 1870s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in a costume by Sylvestre of a demon (diablesse) for a masquerade ball, Paris, late 19th century

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Woman in costume as an imp for a masquerade ball 1880s (lithograph)

Woman in costume as an imp for a masquerade ball 1880s (lithograph)
5893516 Woman in costume as an imp for a masquerade ball 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in fancy dress costume as an imp (Diablotin) for a masquerade ball. Costume designed by M. Robin

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Man in costume as a Bashkir (Baskir) for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph)

Man in costume as a Bashkir (Baskir) for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph)
5893512 Man in costume as a Bashkir (Baskir) for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Man in costume as a Bashkir (Baskir) for a masquerade ball

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Woman in fancy dress costume of a concubine in a harem, 1880s (lithograph)

Woman in fancy dress costume of a concubine in a harem, 1880s (lithograph)
5893520 Woman in fancy dress costume of a concubine in a harem, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume of an Odalisque Bulgare or concubine in a Turkish harem)

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Woman in costume as a sutler to the musketeers, 1880s (lithograph)

Woman in costume as a sutler to the musketeers, 1880s (lithograph)
5893508 Woman in costume as a sutler to the musketeers, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as a sutler to the musketeers (Vivandiere des Mousquetaires) for a masquerade ball

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Woman in costume as an Italian peasant for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph)

Woman in costume as an Italian peasant for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph)
5893498 Woman in costume as an Italian peasant for a masquerade ball, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume as an Italian peasant for a masquerade ball, Paris. Designed by M. Robin)

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Karl XV, 1826-1872, king, 1861. Creator: Johan Fredrik Hockert

Karl XV, 1826-1872, king, 1861. Creator: Johan Fredrik Hockert
Karl XV, 1826-1872, king, 1861

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Three women in Roman masquerade costumes, 1790. Creator: Daniel Dupré

Three women in Roman masquerade costumes, 1790. Creator: Daniel Dupré
Three women in Roman masquerade costumes, 1790

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: View of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a masquerade ball on the occasion... 1751

View of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a masquerade ball on the occasion... 1751. Creator: Fabr
View of the Rotunda in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a masquerade ball on the occasion of the birthday of the Prince of Wales on 24 May 1751, 1751-1753

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Théâtre de l'Opéra. Bal masqué, 1896. Creator: Gray (Boulanger), Henri (1858-1924)

Théâtre de l'Opéra. Bal masqué, 1896. Creator: Gray (Boulanger), Henri (1858-1924)
Theatre de l'Opera. Bal masque, 1896. Private Collection

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: The Event at the Ball, from Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitième

The Event at the Ball, from Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitième
The Event at the Ball, from Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitieme siecle, 1774

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Charlotta Fredrika Sparre as 'La Folie', 1744. Creator: Antoine Pesne

Charlotta Fredrika Sparre as "La Folie", 1744. Creator: Antoine Pesne
Charlotta Fredrika Sparre as "La Folie", 1744

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Bal Masqué in the Zwanenburgerstraat (diary, March 26), 1805-1808. Creator: Christiaan Andriessen

Bal Masqué in the Zwanenburgerstraat (diary, March 26), 1805-1808. Creator: Christiaan Andriessen
Bal Masque in the Zwanenburgerstraat (diary, March 26), 1805-1808

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: View of the Rotunda and the Chinese Pavilion on the Canal in London's Ranelagh Gard... 1752-1799

View of the Rotunda and the Chinese Pavilion on the Canal in London's Ranelagh Gard... 1752-1799. Creator: Unknown
View of the Rotunda and the Chinese Pavilion on the Canal in London's Ranelagh Gardens with a masquerade ball, 1752-1799

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: View of a masked ball, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon

View of a masked ball, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
View of a masked ball, 1742-1801

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: U.S.S. Maine, a fancy dress ball, 1896. Creator: Unknown

U.S.S. Maine, a fancy dress ball, 1896. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Maine, a fancy dress ball, 1896

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: The Giovedì Grasso Festival in front of the Ducal Palace in Venice, ca 1775

The Giovedì Grasso Festival in front of the Ducal Palace in Venice, ca 1775. Creator: Guardi, Francesco (1712-1793)
The Giovedi Grasso Festival in front of the Ducal Palace in Venice, ca 1775. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Masquerade. Intermedium; Holberg Gallery. Scenes from Ludvig Holberg's comedies, 1813

Masquerade. Intermedium; Holberg Gallery. Scenes from Ludvig Holberg's comedies, 1813

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Il Ridotto, Mid of the 18th cen. Creator: Longhi, Pietro (1701-1785)

Il Ridotto, Mid of the 18th cen. Creator: Longhi, Pietro (1701-1785)
Il Ridotto, Mid of the 18th cen. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Portrait of a woman in Persian costume. She wears a turban, her hair in ringlets

Portrait of a woman in Persian costume. She wears a turban, her hair in ringlets, dress with embroidered sleeves
5912918 Portrait of a woman in Persian costume. She wears a turban, her hair in ringlets, dress with embroidered sleeves. Steel stipple engraving by H

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Portrait of Jane Georgiana Seymour, Duchess of Somerset when Lady Seymour

Portrait of Jane Georgiana Seymour, Duchess of Somerset when Lady Seymour
5912912 Portrait of Jane Georgiana Seymour, Duchess of Somerset when Lady Seymour. In medieval costume as the Queen of Beauty, with crown over headdress, fur-lined cape over bejeweled robe

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: The Eastern Question, Constantinople, going to a Masquerade Ball in Pera (engraving)

The Eastern Question, Constantinople, going to a Masquerade Ball in Pera (engraving)
1059495 The Eastern Question, Constantinople, going to a Masquerade Ball in Pera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Question, Constantinople)

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Illustration for a scene in Much Ado About Nothing, c. 1900 (colour litho)

Illustration for a scene in Much Ado About Nothing, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT289110 Illustration for a scene in Much Ado About Nothing, c.1900 (colour litho) by Printz, Christian August (1819-67); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Two gentlemen at the Opera Ball in 1835, 1898 (litho)

Two gentlemen at the Opera Ball in 1835, 1898 (litho)
5913066 Two gentlemen at the Opera Ball in 1835, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Fops in coat with tails, waistcoat, tight pants and white stockings)

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Masked Ball

Masked Ball
FIA5405500 Masked Ball by Hermans, Charles (1839-1924); 321x401 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Masked Ball by Hermans, Charles (1839-1924)

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Mistakes will occur (colour litho)

Mistakes will occur (colour litho)
3643471 Mistakes will occur (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mistakes will occur! Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Masquerade Ball at the Skating Rink, Montreal (engraving)

Masquerade Ball at the Skating Rink, Montreal (engraving)
1099627 Masquerade Ball at the Skating Rink, Montreal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masquerade Ball at the Skating Rink, Montreal)

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Fashionable guests at a masquerade ball, 1800. Woman in medival headdress, man in hussar uniform

Fashionable guests at a masquerade ball, 1800. Woman in medival headdress, man in hussar uniform
5913030 Fashionable guests at a masquerade ball, 1800. Woman in medival headdress, man in hussar uniform, man in striped breeches and bicorn, woman in mask and hooded habit

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Portrait of Jean-Gaspard Deburau (1796-1846), 1832. Creator: Trouvé

Portrait of Jean-Gaspard Deburau (1796-1846), 1832. Creator: Trouvé
Portrait of Jean-Gaspard Deburau (1796-1846), 1832. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Outdoor Games, c. 1515. Creator: Unknown

Outdoor Games, c. 1515. Creator: Unknown
Outdoor Games, c. 1515

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Parading Knights in Oriental Costume, c. 1515. Creator: Unknown

Parading Knights in Oriental Costume, c. 1515. Creator: Unknown
Parading Knights in Oriental Costume, c. 1515

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Men in Red, White and Blue Dancing with Their Partners, c. 1515. Creator: Unknown

Men in Red, White and Blue Dancing with Their Partners, c. 1515. Creator: Unknown
Men in Red, White and Blue Dancing with Their Partners, c. 1515

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Seven Men in Red Gathered in a Circle, c. 1515. Creator: Unknown

Seven Men in Red Gathered in a Circle, c. 1515. Creator: Unknown
Seven Men in Red Gathered in a Circle, c. 1515

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Three Couples in a Circle Dance, c. 1515. Creator: Unknown

Three Couples in a Circle Dance, c. 1515. Creator: Unknown
Three Couples in a Circle Dance, c. 1515

Background imageMasquerade Ball Collection: Three Men in Red Capes Dancing with Their Partners, c. 1515. Creator: Unknown

Three Men in Red Capes Dancing with Their Partners, c. 1515. Creator: Unknown
Three Men in Red Capes Dancing with Their Partners, c. 1515



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Dressing up for a Masquerade Ball, April 1, 1790. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the glamour of a bygone era as guests don exquisite costumes inspired by history and culture. Picture a woman adorned in Persian attire, her hair styled into elegant ringlets, wearing an embroidered dress with intricate sleeves. This portrait captures the allure of the masquerade ball perfectly. Another striking image depicts Jane Georgiana Seymour, Duchess of Somerset when she was still Lady Seymour. She is dressed as the Queen of Beauty in medieval costume, complete with a regal crown atop her headdress and a fur-lined cape draping over her bejeweled robe. The attention to detail is remarkable. In Constantinople, amidst the Eastern Question, we witness individuals preparing for a grand masquerade ball in Pera. The anticipation is palpable as they make their way through bustling streets towards an evening filled with mystery and enchantment. Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing comes alive on stage at another masquerade ball scene from c. 1900. Vibrant colors burst forth from this lithograph capturing the excitement and revelry that unfolds during such events. Transporting ourselves to 1835 at an Opera Ball reveals two gentlemen elegantly attired for the occasion. Their lithographed image showcases their impeccable fashion sense while hinting at hidden identities behind their masks. Mistakes may occur during these masked affairs; however, they only add to the spontaneity and thrill of it all. A colorful lithograph reminds us that even mishaps can become cherished memories within this world of secrecy and disguise. The Skating Rink in Montreal transforms into a magical setting for yet another mesmerizing masquerade ball captured through engraving artistry. Guests glide across ice under shimmering lights while adorned in elaborate costumes that evoke awe-inspiring beauty.