Raye Collection

Gros Rene, acting in Le Depit Amoureux by Moliere, c. 1875 (colour engraving)
1730060 Gros Rene, acting in Le Depit Amoureux by Moliere, c.1875 (colour engraving) by Sand, Maurice (1823-1889); (add.info.: Gros Rene)

Bride in embroidered sheath wedding dress with lace
Bride in embroidered sheath wedding dress with long lace veil with tassels. Une mariee. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Armand Vallee from Tommaso Antonginis Journal

Woman in a large toile skirt, looking afraid of a spider. Jupe de grosse toile. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Gerda Wegener from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames

Woman in half-mourning outfit of cape and gown, 1913
Woman in half-mourning outfit of black-and-white striped cape over a black gown. Demi-deuil. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Martha Raye, American actress and singer
Martha Raye (1916-1994), American actress and singer. 1938

Atlantic pomfret, deep-bodied mojarra
Atlantic pomfret, Brama brama, deep-bodied mojarra, Gerres erythrourus, and three-striped whiptail, Pentapodus trivittatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Sr

Striped hyena and siamang, endangered
Striped hyena, Hyaena hyaena 1, and siamang, Symphalangus syndactylus, endangered 2. Hyene raye, Hylobate siamang. Handcoloured steel engraving by August Dumenil after an illustration by A

A Servant in a Striped Apron, 1916 (oil on canvas)
990810 A Servant in a Striped Apron, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Modigliani, Amedeo (1884-1920); 92x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Servant in a Striped Apron; La Servante au Tablier Raye)

Miss Thelma Raye - autographed postcard
Miss Thelma Raye (1890-1966) - English musical comedy actress - autographed postcard. Date: 1906

MARTHA RAYE / DOUBLE IMAGE
MARTHA RAYE American film actress - double-image Date: 1916 - 1994

Scenes from musical comedy The Island King, at Adelphi Theat
Scenes from the musical comedy The Island King, at the Adelphi Theatre, London, 1923 featuring Zelia Raye as dancer-in-chief Date: 1923

Play-time at the Piccadilly: Piccadilly Revels - Cabaret
Play-time at the Piccadilly: Piccadilly Revels. A new cabaret show at the Piccadilly Hotel at the very end of the London season - highlighting the popularity of this form of entertainment in

Tapestry: Le Cheval raye from Les Anciennes Indes Series; Woven at Gobelins Manufactory, French, active 1662 - present, after a cartoon painted by Albert Eckhout, Dutch, about 1610 - 1665

Martha Raye
MARTHA RAYE American film actress

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"Raye: A Captivating Tapestry of Characters and Talents" In the vibrant world of art and entertainment, the name "Raye" has woven its way through various realms, leaving an indelible mark on history. From Gros Rene's mesmerizing portrayal in Moliere's Le Depit Amoureux to Martha Raye's captivating performances as an American actress and singer, this name encompasses a diverse range of talents. One can imagine Gros Rene, adorned in elaborate costumes from c. 1875, effortlessly bringing characters to life on stage with his impeccable acting skills. Meanwhile, a bride radiates elegance in her embroidered sheath wedding dress embellished with delicate lace - a vision of beauty and romance. In contrast, another woman gazes fearfully at a spider while donning a large toile skirt. Her expression captures the universal human instinct towards these eight-legged creatures that often evoke both fascination and trepidation. The concept of mourning takes center stage as we witness yet another woman draped in a half-mourning outfit consisting of a cape and gown from 1913. Through her attire alone, she communicates grief and loss while honoring tradition during this somber period. Martha Raye emerges as an iconic figure within the realm of entertainment - an American actress whose talent transcends boundaries. With her multifaceted abilities encompassing singing and acting alike, she leaves audiences spellbound by her magnetic presence. Beyond the realm of humans lies nature's own version of "Raye. " The Atlantic pomfret swims gracefully alongside the deep-bodied mojarra - two aquatic beings that showcase Mother Nature's artistic prowess beneath the waves. Similarly endangered species like striped hyenas and siamangs remind us to cherish our natural world before it fades away forever. Artistic expressions take many forms; even humble servants wearing striped aprons find their place on canvas through masterful strokes by talented artists like those who created "A Servant in a Striped Apron" in 1916.