Disguise Collection (#23)

A recce or scout team of the Belgian Army in their VW Iltis jeeps in action

Tank commander of a Leopard 1A5 MBT of the Belgian Army

A Navy SEAL provides security with a MP5 submachine gun
A Navy SEAL member of the SEAL Delivery Vehicle team, wearing a wetsuit and camoflauge top, stands guard with his MP5 Navy model submachine gun during a cross the beach operation while his squad

A role-playing enemy aggressor arms a dummy with a simulated AK-47 rifle
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 6, 2007 - A role-playing enemy aggressor arms a dummy with a simulated AK-47 rifle for Marines to attack during a room clearing at the Military

Soldiers practice sniper skills on a shooting range
July 27, 2011 - Soldiers practice sniper skills for an Air Mobility Rodeo 2011 scenario, on a range at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Sharpshooters sneak through the forest in their ghillie suits
October 8, 2009 - Sharpshooters sneak through the forest in their ghillie suits to blend into the environment during training at Camp Robinson, Arkansas

Illustration of cartoon characters stealing the moon

The eye of a bluespotted stingray (Neotrygon kuhlii) peers near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Members of a recce or scout team of the Belgian Army

A recce or scout team of the Belgian Army in action

7. 62 mm rounds lie on the truck of an Amariyah policeman
Ferris Town, Iraq, May 16, 2007 - Rounds of 7.62 mm lie on the truck of an Amariyah policeman, who is on a search and clear patrol

P. Sescau Photographe (poster), 1894 (five colour print lithograph with brush, crayon
XIR901539 P. Sescau Photographe (poster), 1894 (five colour print lithograph with brush, crayon and spatter technique) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi

Stalking buffalo (colour litho)
XND70271 Stalking buffalo (colour litho) by Catlin, George (1796-1872) (after); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Emperor of Abyssinia and his Suite, The Dreadnought Hoax, 7th February 1910
XJF412212 The Emperor of Abyssinia and his Suite, The Dreadnought Hoax, 7th February 1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Isaac Blessing Jacob
BAL37599 Isaac Blessing Jacob by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Spanish, out of copyright

Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier, engraved by John Faber, 1750 (engraving)
XJF365381 Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier, engraved by John Faber, 1750 (engraving) by Phelps, Richard (fl.1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Tree Men of India in the 19th century, from La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana
KW349657 The Tree Men of India in the 19th century, from La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana of 1881 (litho) by Spanish School

Chantecler, the author Edmond Rostand and his main actors, illustration
XIR346345 Chantecler, the author Edmond Rostand and his main actors, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 30th January 1910 (colour litho) by French School

Achilles discovered by Odysseus, c. 1617 (oil on canvas)
XBP335696 Achilles discovered by Odysseus, c.1617 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter P. (1577-1640) & Dyck, Anthony Van (1599-1641); 246x267 cm; Prado, Madrid

The Forest, Act II, Scene VII, from As You Like It, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery
KW323348 The Forest, Act II, Scene VII, from As You Like It, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, published late 19th century (litho) by Smirke

Leporello serenading Elvira in the guise of Don Giovanni (Don Juan) who stands behind him
XPH73655 Leporello serenading Elvira in the guise of Don Giovanni (Don Juan) who stands behind him, Act II scene I, from Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) (pen and wash)

Illustration for Measure for Measure, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare
KW469508 Illustration for Measure for Measure, from The Illustrated Library Shakespeare, published London 1890 (litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

The Very Latest Craze; or, Overdoing it, 1883 (engraving)
XJF3037905 The Very Latest Craze; or, Overdoing it, 1883 (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

Falstaff at Hernes oak from The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act V, Scene V
XYC282779 Falstaff at Hernes oak from " The Merry Wives of Windsor", Act V, Scene V, 1832 (oil on panel) by Stephanoff, James (1788-1874); 44.5x37.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art

The Escape of Lord Nithsdale from the Tower, 1716, from Illustrations of English
KW259483 The Escape of Lord Nithsdale from the Tower, 1716, from Illustrations of English and Scottish History Volume II (engraving) (see also 17890) by Osborn

How to Carry a Cloth to Approach Beasts, after a miniature in the 15th century Manuscript
KW260512 How to Carry a Cloth to Approach Beasts, after a miniature in the 15th century Manuscript of Phoebus, from Le Moyen Age et La Renaissance by Paul Lacroix (1806-84) published 1847 (litho)

Leda and the Swan (marble)
KW259059 Leda and the Swan (marble) by Spanish School; Casa de Pilatos, Seville; (add.info.: seduced by Jupiter in the form of a swan; gave birth to Castor)

Woman with a Mask (oil on canvas) (detail of 154158)
XIR243098 Woman with a Mask (oil on canvas) (detail of 154158) by Lippi, Lorenzo (1606-65); 70x56 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; Italian, out of copyright

Stag Hunt, from Brevis Narratio... engraved by Theodore de Bry (1528-98) 1563
XIR206969 Stag Hunt, from Brevis Narratio... engraved by Theodore de Bry (1528-98) 1563 (coloured engraving) by Le Moyne, Jacques (de Morgues) (1533-88) (after); Service Historique de la Marine

Prince Rupert (1619-82) Hiding in a Bean Field at the Battle of Marston Moor on 2nd July 1644
XJF206124 Prince Rupert (1619-82) Hiding in a Bean Field at the Battle of Marston Moor on 2nd July 1644 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School

The Wolf as a Shepherd, from the Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95)
XIR182970 The Wolf as a Shepherd, from the Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-95) (colour litho) by David, Jules (1809-92); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

A man and a woman dressing in front of the mirror, Louis Bernard Coclers, 1779

Matsumoto Yonesaburo in the role of the courtesan Kewaizaka No Shosho (Shinobu) in
XBP236909 Matsumoto Yonesaburo in the role of the courtesan Kewaizaka No Shosho (Shinobu) in the play Katakiuchi Noriai Banashi, c.1794-95 (woodblock print) (see also 180628) by Sharaku

Vertumnus and Pomona (oil on canvas)
XIR173085 Vertumnus and Pomona (oil on canvas) by Ranc, Jean (1674-1735); Musee Fabre, Montpellier, France; (add.info.: the protectors of gardens, orchards and fruit; ); French, out of copyright

Woman with a Mask (oil on canvas)
XIR154158 Woman with a Mask (oil on canvas) by Lippi, Lorenzo (1606-65); 70x56 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; Italian, out of copyright

Cephalus reveals himself to Procris, Johann Liss, 1600 - 1629

Portia and Shylock from The Merchant of Venice Act IV, scene i, c. 1778
XYC151879 Portia and Shylock from The Merchant of Venice Act IV, scene i, c.1778 (oil on canvas) by Alcock, Edward (fl.1750-78); 66x51.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

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

Confession of young woman, Pieter Schenk (I), Marcellus Laroon, 1670-1713

The Welsh Rioters, from The Illustrated London News, 11 February 1843 (engraving)
XJF128092 The Welsh Rioters, from The Illustrated London News, 11 February 1843 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School

Rebecca and her Daughters (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF128091 Rebecca and her Daughters (engraving) (b&w photo) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: protest against tollgate charges on public roads; destruction of gates)

Don Pascale tears, in the presence of Don Henrique, Angelique and Marcelle, the hat of lackey Gusmans head, Caspar Luyken, Adriaan Braakman, 1698

The Registrar is attacked by four men dressed as devils, Caspar Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1699

Hunting Buffalo Camouflaged with Wolf Skins, c. 1832 (coloured engraving)
XIR192865 Hunting Buffalo Camouflaged with Wolf Skins, c.1832 (coloured engraving) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Emperor of Abyssinia and his Court, showing standing from left to right Guy Ridley
XJF107444 The Emperor of Abyssinia and his Court, showing standing from left to right Guy Ridley, Horace de Vere Cole, Adrian Stephen, Duncan Grant

Vertumnus and Pomona (oil on canvas)
XIR189544 Vertumnus and Pomona (oil on canvas) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); 49x64 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

Vertumnus and Pomona (oil on canvas)
XIR189543 Vertumnus and Pomona (oil on canvas) by Balen, Hendrik van the Elder (1575-1632); 105x131 cm; Musee de l Hotel Sandelin, Saint-Omer

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"Unveiling the Art of Disguise: From Tutankhamun's Gold Mask to Carnival Revelry" Step into the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, and marvel at the exquisite gold mask of Tutankhamun. This ancient artifact reveals not only a symbol of power but also a clever disguise that concealed the young pharaoh's true identity. Traveling back in time to WW1, we uncover tales of German espionage where agents went undercover as women to gather crucial information. These daring disguises blurred gender lines and challenged conventional notions of warfare. Venturing across continents, witness Native American Indians engaging in a buffalo hunt under the watchful eye of White Wolf Ski. Their elaborate costumes blend seamlessly with nature, enabling them to approach their prey undetected. In colonial India during the 1800s, Sir Richard Burton donned various disguises as he immersed himself in local cultures. His ability to adopt different personas allowed him unparalleled access and insights into this vibrant land. Even Communist leader Vladimir Ilyich Lenin understood the power of disguise. Hiding his true intentions behind an inconspicuous facade enabled him to navigate treacherous political landscapes while spreading his revolutionary ideals. The Carnival of Basel in Switzerland takes us on a journey through Europe's rich tradition of masked revelry. Colorful costumes conceal identities as people lose themselves in joyous celebrations that transcend social boundaries. Venice's UNESCO World Heritage Site comes alive during its famed carnival season. Elaborate masks transform ordinary individuals into enchanting characters straight out of fairy tales – an ode to centuries-old traditions steeped in mystery and allure. Illustrator C. H. Shepard captures the essence of Venice's carnival spirit with whimsical depictions that transport viewers into a world where reality intertwines with fantasy beneath intricately designed masks. Meanwhile, CID officers proudly display their "Sunday best, " showcasing how even law enforcement personnel embrace disguise for ceremonial purposes or blending seamlessly into diverse communities they serve.