Masquerade Collection (page 9)

Waiting for a Train on the Elevated Railway after the Masquerade (engraving)
2812777 Waiting for a Train on the Elevated Railway after the Masquerade (engraving) by Sala, George Augustus (1828-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for the 1st Carnaval masked ball at the Theatre National de l Opera
1770055 Advertisement for the 1st Carnaval masked ball at the Theatre National de l Opera, in 1892, 1892 (colour lithograph) by Cheret

The Masquerade in Ranelagh gardens (engraving)
3652530 The Masquerade in Ranelagh gardens (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Masquerade in Ranelagh gardens)

Poster advertising a masked ball and carnival, at the Theatre de l Opera
AKV385139 Poster advertising a masked ball and carnival, at the Theatre de l Opera, 1894 (colour litho) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Private Collection; eAckermann Kunstverlag; French

The Little Tongue of Columbine, 1913 (w / c & gouache on paper)
SRM96592 The Little Tongue of Columbine, 1913 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); 29.3x22.5 cm; State Russian Museum, St

The Minuet or Carnival Scene (oil on canvas)
BEN46124 The Minuet or Carnival Scene (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); 80x110 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, 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

An Elephant Shown in Venice (oil on canvas)
REV116834 An Elephant Shown in Venice (oil on canvas) by Longhi, Pietro (c.1701-85); 48.2x60.3 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

The Domino, 1904 (oil on canvas)
2956882 The Domino, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Steer, Philip Wilson (1860-1942); 78.74x58.42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Steers title is from The Black Domino)

Title page from The Savoy No. 1 and 2, 1896 (litho) (b / w photo)
STC135042 Title page from The Savoy No. 1 and 2, 1896 (litho) (b/w photo) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

La Surprise, 1718-19 (oil on panel)
5242328 La Surprise, 1718-19 (oil on panel) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 36.4x28.2 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Mezzetin, from the commedia dell arte)

Le Bal des Ardents (chromolitho)
5228921 Le Bal des Ardents (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Bal des Ardents)

Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744844 Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Frontispiece from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744839 Frontispiece from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (pen & ink on paper) by English School

The Lute Player, c. 1623-24 (oil on canvas)
4071448 The Lute Player, c.1623-24 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/83-1666) (after); 67x60 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Dogs Masquerade (coloured engraving)
979190 Dogs Masquerade (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dogs Masquerade.); © Look and Learn

A Carnival on the Boulevard du Crime, 1832 (oil on canvas)
990151 A Carnival on the Boulevard du Crime, 1832 (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); 61x108 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Carnival on the Boulevard du Crime)

The Carnival in Rome; Il Carnevale di Roma, 1881 (oil on panel)
824485 The Carnival in Rome; Il Carnevale di Roma, 1881 (oil on panel) by Benlliure y Gil, Jose (1855-1937); 37.5x53.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carnival in Rome; Il Carnevale di Roma)

The Duel after the Ball (oil on panel)
823423 The Duel after the Ball (oil on panel) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 22.3x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sortie du Bal Masque)

The Convent Parlour, c. 1760 (oil on canvas)
873445 The Convent Parlour, c.1760 (oil on canvas) by Gobbis, Giuseppe (c.1730-after 1787); San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Anne R

Entertainment. Theatre. Masquerade Ball at the Skating Theatre, Paris
3434607 Entertainment. Theatre. Masquerade Ball at the Skating Theatre, Paris. Poster by Jules Cheret, France, c.1875 (poster) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); (add.info.: Spectacle. Theatre)

Lifestyle. Brussels kermess (Carnival), Belgium. Poster by V. Mignot, Belgium, c
3434551 Lifestyle. Brussels kermess (Carnival), Belgium. Poster by V. Mignot, Belgium, c.1890 (poster) by Mignot, Victor (1872-1944); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Lifestyle)

By His Majestys Command, Jubilee Ball after the Venetian manner (engraving)
586371 By His Majestys Command, Jubilee Ball after the Venetian manner (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: By His Majestys Command)

Invitation to a masked ball in Soho in 1775 (engraving)
611035 Invitation to a masked ball in Soho in 1775 (engraving) by Bartolozzi, Francesco (1727-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Soho Masquerade Conference between the Premier and his Journeyman (engraving)
611032 The Soho Masquerade Conference between the Premier and his Journeyman (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tom and Bob in masquerade, blowing a cloud of and taking their heavy wet (coloured engraving)
607594 Tom and Bob in masquerade, blowing a cloud of and taking their heavy wet (coloured engraving) by Heath, William (1795-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom and Bob in masquerade)

An amphitheatre (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407564 An amphitheatre (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English

Interior of the palace, c. 1611 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407532 Interior of the palace, c.1611 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: stage design for Oberon)

Design for an elephant pageant (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407522 Design for an elephant pageant (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees;

Bel-Anna, Queen of the Sea, c. 1609 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407515 Bel-Anna, Queen of the Sea, c.1609 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

Queen Zenobia, c. 1609 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407513 Queen Zenobia, c.1609 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Masque of Queens by Ben Jonson; Zenobia)

Queen Candace, c. 1609 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407512 Queen Candace, c.1609 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Masque of Queens by Ben Jonson; Candace of Meroe)

Camilla, c. 1609 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407508 Camilla, c.1609 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info)

Torchbearer of Oceania, 1605 (w / c on paper)
CTS407501 Torchbearer of Oceania, 1605 (w/c on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info)

A palace (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407590 A palace (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English, out of copyright

A garden and princely villa (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407569 A garden and princely villa (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info)

A forest (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407547 A forest (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 Release of the Daughters of the Morn, c. 1611 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407537 The Release of the Daughters of the Morn, c.1611 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

Masked Guests (oil on panel) (see 254068)
BAT254067 Masked Guests (oil on panel) (see 254068) by Flemish School, (16th century); Galleria Palatina & Appartamenti Reali di Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

Le Fete des Vendanges de Naples, (oil on canvas)
658753 Le Fete des Vendanges de Naples, (oil on canvas) by Marchetti, Ludovico (1853-1909); 42x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Fete des Vendanges de Naples. Ludovico Marchetti (1853-1909)

At the Carnival, (oil on panel)
658200 At the Carnival, (oil on panel) by Benlliure y Gil, Jose (1855-1937); 38.1x54.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Carnival. Jose Benlliure y Gil (1855-1937). Oil on panel

Tapan Mask, from the Elema Region of the Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea, Oceania
HSC137106 Tapan Mask, from the Elema Region of the Papuan Gulf, Papua New Guinea, Oceania, (mixed media) by Oceanic; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

Conversation with masks or the Apples Seller, 1750-60 (oil on canvas)
FTB60397 Conversation with masks or the Apples Seller, 1750-60 (oil on canvas) by Longhi, Alessandro (1733-1813); 162x51 cm; Ca Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento, Venice

Moonlight Masquerade (oil on canvas)
2561219 Moonlight Masquerade (oil on canvas) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); 36.2x47.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

York Club masked ball to celebrate victories of the allies in the Napoleonic Wars (litho)
6032968 York Club masked ball to celebrate victories of the allies in the Napoleonic Wars (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Casino, 1720-90 (oil on canvas)
5916319 The Casino, 1720-90 (oil on canvas) by Longhi, Pietro (c.1701-85) (school of); 85x101.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Italian, out of copyright

Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds
3744835 Page from a souvenir album of the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball, Leeds, 12th January 1891 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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"Unveiling the Enigma: Exploring the Allure of Masquerade" Step into a world of mystery and intrigue as two ladies adorned in resplendent blue and gold masks transport us to the enchanting Venice Carnival, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This captivating Elspeth Phelps advertisement from 1920 captures the essence of this timeless tradition. The iconic Lon Chaney takes center stage in "Phantom of the Opera, " a 1925 film that epitomizes the allure and mystique surrounding masquerades. His haunting portrayal lingers in our minds, reminding us of the hidden identities concealed behind elaborate disguises. Venice, with its vibrant Venetian Carnival, has long been synonymous with masquerades. A lady and gentleman clad in red and white masks evoke an air of elegance against this picturesque backdrop. The city's rich history comes alive through these masked figures wandering its labyrinthine streets. Delving deeper into cultural customs, we encounter Native American hunters donning wolf-skins as clever camouflage during their hunts—a striking example of how masquerades transcend time and geography. Amidst Venice's architectural marvels stands The Church of Santa Maria della Salute, an embodiment of grandeur since 1740/41. Its opulence serves as a fitting setting for masked revelers who gather within its hallowed halls during extravagant balls. Traveling back to 1788, we witness a woman gracefully swathed in a ball gown while concealing her identity behind an exquisite mask—an emblematic image capturing society's fascination with anonymity at lavish gatherings. Queen Artemisia herself graces our narrative; her pen-and-ink portrait from c. 1609 showcases her regal poise combined with an enigmatic allure—proof that even royalty succumbs to the allure of masquerades' secrets. Yet not all is veiled beneath layers of disguise; some moments demand vulnerability.