Disguise Collection (#25)

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

Burglar in disguise - not the most convincing transformation
Extract from an interview with a celebrated burglar - " The Old style of Crib Crackers is all done away with now-a-days

General Picquart - Satire - Dreyfus Affair
Marie-Georges Picquart disguises himself by strapping on a tight corset. This cartoon is a sature on Picquarts position as head of the counter-espionnage bureau during the Dreyfus Affair

Building construction barrier, Paris; France

Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Mob Figure Testifies
United States: c. 1962. An unidentified man testifying at an unidentified hearing

Long-legged Spider Crab (Macropodia sp. ) adult, covered with algae for camouflage, on sandy seabed, Studland Bay
Long-legged Spider Crab (Macropodia sp.) adult, covered with algae for camouflage, on sandy seabed, Studland Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, September

France, Paris, Native Americans in 1850
United States of America - 19th century. Native Americans in 1850

France, Paris, costume sketch for Despina disguised as doctor for performance Thus Do They All
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), CosA

France, Paris, costume sketch for Ferrando disguised as Albanian officer for performance Thus Do They All
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), CosA

Head of a Gaboon Viper (Bitis gabonicus) amongst leaves, side view

France, Paris, Bearded mask, Terracotta, found in Carthage (Tunisia) Phoenician art, 4th century B.C. Musee du Louvre

Chrysalis hanging from a branch, surrounded by leaves

Chameleon, walking, side view

Cyber crime, conceptual image F008 / 3517
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Cyber crime, conceptual image F008 / 3518
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Cyber crime, conceptual image F008 / 3523
MODEL RELEASED. Cyber crime, conceptual image

Cyber crime, conceptual image F008 / 3521
MODEL RELEASED. Cyber crime, conceptual image

Hacking, conceptual image F008 / 3532
MODEL RELEASED. Hacking, conceptual image

Identity theft, conceptual image
MODEL RELEASED. Identity theft, conceptual image

Hacking, conceptual image F008 / 3533
MODEL RELEASED. Hacking, conceptual image

Cyber stalking, conceptual image F008 / 3524
MODEL RELEASED. Cyber stalking, conceptual image

Satanic leaftail gecko C014 / 0927
Satanic leaftail gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus) on a log. Leaftail geckos are endemic to Madagascar and some of its surrounding islands

Marble ray burried in sand
A marble ray, Taeniura meyeni. Buried in sand to camouflage itself. Photographed at Rasdhoo Atoll, North Male, Maldives

Well camouflaged ghost pipefish
A juvenile Halimeda ghost pipefish, Solenostomus halimeda. Photographed at Rasdhoo Atoll, North Male, Maldives

The Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood. Engraving from a c1860 edition of the Perrault fairy tale illustrated by Gustave
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD. The Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood. Engraving from a c1860 edition of the Perrault fairy tale illustrated by Gustave Dor

Tom and Jerry Masquerading it among the Cadgers in the Back Slums in the Holy Land
LONDON: SLUM, 1821. Tom and Jerry Masquerading it among the Cadgers in the Back Slums in the Holy Land. Etching by George Cruikshank for Pierce Egans Life in London, 1821

Leafy seadragon - in algae under a petty, Wool Bay, South Australia TED00704
AUS-1957 Leafy seadragon - in algae under a jetty Wool Bay, South Australia Phycodorus eques John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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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.