Disguise Collection (#24)

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

Lord Nithsdale, Escape from the Tower
BAL17890 Lord Nithsdale, Escape from the Tower by Osborn, Emily Mary (1834-93); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

Ulysses Escaping from Polyphemus the Cyclops, engraved by I. G. Walker, 1808 (engraving)
XJF105441 Ulysses Escaping from Polyphemus the Cyclops, engraved by I.G. Walker, 1808 (engraving) (b&w photo) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli)

Masquerade (oil on canvas)
XJL146967 Masquerade (oil on canvas) by Lucas y Padilla, Eugenio (1824-70); Museo Romantico, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Nicholas Jennings in the guise both of a cripple and a gang leader, from Groundworke
XJF100248 Nicholas Jennings in the guise both of a cripple and a gang leader, from Groundworke of Conycatching 17th century (woodcut) (b&w photo) by English School

A strange visitor brings a war telegram to the Czar, Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, [1904 or 1905], 1 print : woodcut, color

Valentine rescuing Silvia from Proteus, from Shakespeares The Two Gentlemen
Valentine rescuing Silvia from Proteus, from Shakespeares " The Two Gentlemen of Verona, " Act V, Scene 4, the Outlaws Cave Two Gentlemen of Verona, Act V, Scene 4

Portrait of a Racehorse, Possibly Disguise, the Property of the Duke of Hamilton, with Jockey Up ? The Duke of Hamiltons Disguise with Jockey Up Racehorse with Jockey up Signed and dated

Honore Daumier (French, 1808-1879), Le Fantome, 1835, lithograph

Carnival Venice Italy Masked Costumes on Balcony Digital Composite

Models of the Venice Carnival, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Santa, viewed from behind

Two santas, viewed from behind

Witch figure, hanging from a tree, creepy, Walpurgis Night

Child, girl wearing an angel costume with stars, Christmas, festive season

Child, boy wearing an angel costume with stars, Christmas, festive season

VENICE: MASKED BEGGAR. A Venetian beggar disguising his identity with a mask and costume. Illustration from Giovanni Grevembrochs Gradenigo Dolphin, mid 18th century

LORETA JANETA VELAZQUEZ (1842-1897). Cuban-American woman who served as a soldier for the Confederate Army. In disguise as Lieutenant Henry T. Buford. Engraving, c1876

GRACE & RACHEL MARTIN, 1780. Grace and Rachel Martin, disguised as rebel soldiers, ambush two English officers carrying documents to South Carolina during the American Revolution, 1780

SARAH EMMA EDMONDS (1841-1898). Canadian-American nurse, soldier, and spy. Disguised as a Union soldier during the Civil War. Engraving, c1865

HOMER: THE ILIAD. Venus, disguised as the ancient maid, Groea, visits Helen as she walks on walls of Troy. On the right Trojan women look down onto the battlefield Line drawing by John Flaxman

Santa Claus holding blank sheet of paper, (B&W), portrait

REMINGTON: BUFFALO HUNT. Indians Simulating Buffalo. Oil painting by Frederic Remington, c1901

Picture No. 11091829
Giant Frogfish on sponge Date:

Three runaway schoolboys enlisted by an old salt sea captain
Three runaway schoolboys in nautical disguise enlisted by an old salt sea captain. Date: 1898

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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.