Disguise Collection (#26)

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
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Cyber crime, conceptual image F008 / 3521
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Hacking, conceptual image F008 / 3532
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Identity theft, conceptual image
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Hacking, conceptual image F008 / 3533
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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

(1760-1827). American Revolutionary soldier. Line engraving, American, 1797
DEBORAH SAMPSON (1760-1827). American Revolutionary soldier. Line engraving, American, 1797

LINCOLN CARTOON, 1861. An American magazine cartoon of 9 March 1861, inspired by the false report that President Abraham Lincoln had sneaked into Washington, D.C

AMERICA: WOMAN VOTER, 1880. A woman attempts to vote in Jersey City, New Jersey, but is foiled by her hair. Line engraving, 1880

FLORIDA: HUNTERS, c1591. Florida Native Americans hunting deer, having first disguised themselves with the heads and skins of deer

VENICE: 18TH CENTURY. Masked citizens walking through a street in Venice, Italy. Illustration by Gaetano Zompini, mid 18th century

SHAKESPEARE: KING LEAR. King Lear, Kent, the Fool, and Edgar, disguised as a beggar, in Act III Scene VI of William Shakespeares King Lear. Wood engraving, English, 1881, after Sir John Gilbert

UNDERCOVER POLICE, 1870. A female detective plans to elope with a bank robber, and betrays him to a policeman disguised as a servant. English newspaper engraving, 1870

VERNE: AROUND THE WORLD. Passepartout went out muffled up in an old Japanese robe. Wood engraving after a drawing by Leon Benett from the 1873 edition of Around the World in 80 Days, by Jules Verne

NEW YORK: ANTI-RENT, 1844. Small farmers, disguised as Native Americans, tarring and feathering the Sheriff of Albany during the Anti-Rent War against the Stephen Van Rensselaer family over

LA FONTAINE: FABLES. The Wolf Turned Shepherd. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

TWELFTH NIGHT. Olivia shows her face to the disguised Viola (Act I, Scene V) in William Shakespeares Twelfth Night. Copper engraving, 18th century

TWELFTH NIGHT. Viola and Olivia (Act III, Scene IV) from William Shakespeares Twelfth Night. Wood engraving, 1881, after Sir John Gilbert

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1789. Screaming bread, bread, bread, women of Paris, France, some disguised as men, storm the Town Hall and plunder everything in sight. Contemporary German line engraving

INDIA: CHIEF OF THUGS, 1843. Disguised as a travellers escort, with the upper part of his face painted white: wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1843

SHAKESPEARE: KING LEAR. Edgar disguised as a beggar in William Shakespeares King Lear. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

WALDENSIAN PEDDLARS. Waldensian missionaries disguised as peddlars. 19th century engraving

FLORIDA NATIVE AMERICANS: HUNT, 1591. Florida Native Americans hunting deer, having first disguised themselves with the heads and skins of deer

BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773. Destruction of the tea in Boston Harbor, 16 December 1773. Copper engraving, late 18th century

CATLIN: BUFFALO HUNT. Wood engraving, 1851, after the painting by George Catlin

Masked figure in costume at the 2012 Carnival, with Ponte di Sospiri in the background, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Masked figures in costume at the 2012 Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

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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.