Disguise Collection (page 5)

Tanzi (Enshi), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China... c1848/50
Tanzi (Enshi), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Ashikaga Motouji Disguised as Katagiri Yashichi in the Play... c1772 Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Ashikaga Motouji Disguised as Katagiri Yashichi in the Play Oyoroi Ebido Shinozuka, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1772, Japan, c. 1772

The Actor Onoe Tamizo I as Kewaizaka no Shosho Disguised as a Komuso in the Play... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Onoe Tamizo I as Kewaizaka no Shosho Disguised as a Komuso in the Play Furisode Kisaragi Soga, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Second Month, 1772, Japan, c. 1772

The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Minamoto no Yorimasa (right), Matsumoto Koshiro II as... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Minamoto no Yorimasa (right), Matsumoto Koshiro II as Osada no Taro Kagemune Disguised as Yatsurugi Zaemon (center)

The Look
Naomi Vona

The Beautiful People
Naomi Vona

Swoosh
Naomi Vona

Pastel Witch
Naomi Vona

So Sick
Naomi Vona

No Hope
Naomi Vona

Inner Evil
Naomi Vona

Fashionista Spirit
Naomi Vona

Gimme
Naomi Vona

Fitter Happier
Naomi Vona

Loophole Portal
Naomi Vona

The Mask
Naomi Vona

Lamas in masks and costumes participating in a religious dance (tsam)... 1880-1889. Creator: Peter Adamovich Milevskiy
Lamas in masks and costumes participating in a religious dance (tsam) in the Gusinoozersk datsan during the annual holiday in honor of dokshits (idols). Note

The Royal Academy Prize-painting, Trial Scene in "The Merchant of Venice", by A. B. Donaldson, 1862. Engraving of a painting. The medal for historical painting has been awarded to Mr

The Boston Tea Party - a political and mercantile protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 16, 1773

Victorian satirical cartoon, Depression hiding behind a smiling mask
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satire on Depression hiding behind a smiling mask, 19th Century. Tis hard to smile, when all the while, You feel a load of care; Tis hard to laugh at idle chaff

The Turks fire rifles behind Walter Greenway to see if he is really deaf, but not a sound does he seem to hear (litho)
3099921 The Turks fire rifles behind Walter Greenway to see if he is really deaf, but not a sound does he seem to hear (litho) by Skinner

Russian Soldiers Masquerade Party during World War 1
3786853 Russian Soldiers Masquerade Party during World War 1; (add.info.: Russian Soldiers Masquerade Party during World War 1. Troops in Salonica. Salonica, known as Thessaloniki, Greece)

Russian Soldiers Masquerade Party during World War 1
3786906 Russian Soldiers Masquerade Party during World War 1; (add.info.: Russian Soldiers Masquerade Party during World War 1. Troops in Salonica. Salonica, known as Thessaloniki, Greece)

Identity card used by Lenin, in the name of worker Konstantin Ivanov, to evade police in 1917 (b/w photo)
PNP380454 Identity card used by Lenin, in the name of worker Konstantin Ivanov, to evade police in 1917 (b/w photo, pen & ink and print) by Russian School (20th century)

Abstract of detail of fan palm

Jupiter and Callisto. (print)
7419904 Jupiter and Callisto. (print) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); (add.info.: Jupiter and Callisto. To try and seduce Callisto Jupiter is disguised as the moon goddess Diana)

Segawa Kikinojō outside a house playing the part of a Hoso-ya courtesan, 1760-1778 (woodblock print)
8603856 Segawa Kikinojō outside a house playing the part of a Hoso-ya courtesan, 1760-1778 (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 40.5 x 27.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum

White Venetian mask feathers, Venice, Italy. Used since 1200's for Carnival. Also used for Mardi Gras Date: 26-01-2021

Mime and the Wanderer, from Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods
STC324252 Mime and the Wanderer, from Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Beatrice Lillie in the comedy film Are You There? - appearing as an acrobat in Bagdad Daddies: the lady detective in a wonderful disguise. Date: 1931

A desperate character. A woman detective pupil at the Baker Street school for lady sleuths, run by Mr Kersey, in disguise as a man puts the finishing touches to her character in order to further a

RF- Wide angle portrait of Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) waiting to ambush prey on black sand slope. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Molucca Sea

A shoal of Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) below a black coral bush (Antipathes sp)
A shoal of Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) below a black coral bush (Antipathes sp.). Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, November

Re-enter Ariel like a water-nymph, illustration from The Tempest, 1926
Re-enter Ariel like a water-nymph, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour lithograph). William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616); Act I: Scene II, Line 316

It grunted again so violently that she looked down into its face in some alarm, 1907
It grunted again so violently that she looked down into its face in some alarm, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, pub. 1907 (colour lithograph)

Alfred In The Danish Camp, (c1850). Alfred was king of the southern Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex from 871-899 AD. Here, Alfred, in disguise, sings to Guthrum the Danish king

Diana and Callisto, 17th century. Artist: Pietro Liberi
Diana and Callisto, 17th century. According to Ovid, Jupiter took the form of Diana in order to force himself on Callisto when she was separated from Diana

Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. In Greek Mythology, Leda, the wife of Tyndareus, King of Sparta, was seduced by Zeus, who disguised himself as a swan. From the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy

Leda and the Swan, 1912. Creator: Kai Nielsen
Leda and the Swan, 1912

A Navaho [with blanket wrapped around head and shoulders], c1904. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Navaho [with blanket wrapped around head and shoulders], c1904

Image of Clown

Tuifllauf, Fulpmes, Stubaital Valley, Austria

Prometheus and the Making of Man
Christophe Kiciak

Archibald Stansfeld Belaney, British-born conservationist
Archibald Stansfeld Belaney (1888-1938), British-born conservationist, fur trapper and writer, disguised as Native American Grey Owl Date: circa 1930s

King Alfred burns the cakes
King Alfred in the Neatherd's cottage, burning the cakes Date: 9th century

King Alfred prior to burning the cakes
King Alfred in the Neatherd's cottage, prior to burning the cakes Date: 9th century

Examination of Louis XVI, arrested at Varennes, France
The Examination of Louis XVI, arrested at Varennes, 21 June 1791, when attempting to escape with his family in disguise during the French Revolution Date: 1791

D. A. Clarke-Smith
British actor D. A. Clarke-Smith (1888-1959) appearing in a variety of guises in the play Queer Fish at the Apollo Theatre. Date: 1931

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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.