Drag Collection (page 5)

The Actor Segawa Kikunojo I as Hanjo in the play "Tsumagoi Sumidagawa, " performed...1733
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo I as Hanjo in the play "Tsumagoi Sumidagawa, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the third month, 1733

The Actor Sanjo Kantaro II as Oshichi in the play "Nanakusa Fukki Soga, " performed at the... 1718
The Actor Sanjo Kantaro II as Oshichi in the play "Nanakusa Fukki Soga, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month, 1718, 1718

The Actor Nakamura Riko I as Hakata no Kojoro (?) in the Play Shitenno-ji Nobori Kuyo... c. 1773. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Riko I as Hakata no Kojoro (?) in the Play Shitenno-ji Nobori Kuyo, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eighth Month, 1773, Japan, c. 1773

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 Actor Kirinami Onoe as Osasa in the play "Hachijin Taiheiki, " performed at the... 1727, 1727
The Actor Kirinami Onoe as Osasa in the play "Hachijin Taiheiki, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the eighth month, 1727, 1727

The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro V as Miura Kunitae (right), Segawa Kikunojo III as Yasukata... c. 1782. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro V as Miura Kunitae (right), Segawa Kikunojo III as Yasukata (center), and Iwai Hanshiro IV as Utou (left), in the Play Godai Genji Mitsugi no Furisode

The Actor Sanogawa Mangiku I as Ohatsu in the play "Sogazaki Shinju, " performed at the... 1719
The Actor Sanogawa Mangiku I as Ohatsu in the play "Sogazaki Shinju, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the fourth month, 1719, 1719

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the female fox from Mt. Ubagadake in the play... c. 1777. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I I as the female fox from Mt. Ubagadake in the play "Chigo Torii Tobiiri Kitsune, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1777, Japan, c. 1777

Mi Habana
Andreas Bauer

Portrait Drag Dragster
2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Goodwood Estate, West Sussex, England. 25th - 28th June 2015. Don Garlits. Ref: KW5_3554a. World copyright: Kevin Wood/LAT Photographic

The tug-of-war
Victoria Glinka

Storm in San Francisco Bay
Michael Delman

Scene from the Play Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees (Yoshitsune senbon zakura), 8th or 9th month, 1784

Stanley Baxter (right) stars as a pantomime dame at the Kings Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland, 9th December 1983. Pictured with journalist Colin Bell

Vought F-8 Crusader. An early F-8 - F8U, at the Naval Air Engineering Laboratory, on Mustin Field, part of the Philadelphia Naval Yard

English Electric Canberra PR. 7 - PR. 9 prototype WH793
English Electric Canberra PR.7 (PR.9 prototype) WH793, at the 1955 SBAC Farnborough Air-show. A brand new PR.7 taken from the production line and converted by D. Napier and Sons Ltd

Ichikawa Danjuro VII as Konoshita Tokichi, Nakamura Daikichi as His Wife, and Iwai Hanshiro V as Masago in the Play Yakko Yakko Edo no Hanayari, ca. 1819

Salvinia Effect of Salvinia natans
Scanning electron micrograph of leaf detail of Salvinia natans, a floating fern type plant which has superhydrophobic trichomes or hairs on the upper surface of its leaves

Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) displaying with breath vapor at dawn, Utajarvi, Finland, April

Men and women in St Trinians costume, Cornwall
Men and women in St Trinians school uniform, Cornwall, possibly university students during rag week. Date: circa 1980s

Impersonator M. R. Bertin in an imitation of Mme Anna Thibaud
The famousFrench female impersonator M.R. Bertin in an imitation of Mme Anna Thibaud Date: Pre-1920s

The famous female impersonator M. R. Bertin
The famous female impersonator M.R. Bertin in an imitation of Tan-Ichi Date: Pre-1920s

Impersonator M. R. Bertin in an imitation of Clotilde Algeria
The famous French female impersonator M.R. Bertin in an imitation of Clotilde Algeria Date: Pre-1920s

The famous French female impersonator M. R. Bertin as himself
The famous French female impersonator M.R. Bertin as himself Date: Pre-1920s

The famous Swedish female impersonator Lind (John Lind) Date: Pre-1920s

Gracie Fields (1898-1979) in Shipyard Sally'. Date: 1939

Dame Edna Everage and Larry Hagman on a chat show
Comic personality, Melbourne housewife and superstar (or gigastar) Dame Edna Everage (played by the Australian comedian Barry Humphries, b 1934) with the American actor Larry Hagman (b 1931)

DEMONS SEIZE DEAD SOUL
The soul of a recently deceased person is seized by demons who drag him down to Hell. Date: 16th century

When thick snow clogs the streets of Paris, passengers have to get out of their bus and help the horses drag it up a slope. Date: 1872

RESTORED BY AESCULAPIUS
Poseidon's sea-monsters so terrify the horses of Hippolytus that they drag him to death ; fortunately Asklepios is able to restore him to life

Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) as L'Aiglon, in the tragedy by Edmond Rostand (1868-1918) 1901 (engraving) (b/w photo)
STC135700 Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) as L'Aiglon, in the tragedy by Edmond Rostand (1868-1918) 1901 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Abbema

Ruby-tailed wasp (Chrysis ignita) curled up in defensive posture after being dragged from Silver leaf cutter bee (Megachile leachella) nest tunnel in sand dunes. Cornwall, England, UK. May

The Second Segawa Kikunojo in the Role of Reizei in "Ima-o-sakari Suehiro Genj... 12th month, 1768
The Second Segawa Kikunojo in the Role of Reizei in " Ima-o-sakari Suehiro Genji", 12th month, 1768

Onoe Kikugoro as Tonase, from Kanadehon Chushingura (Kanadehon Chushingura, Shosei Onoe Ki... 1773)
Onoe Kikugoro as Tonase, from Kanadehon Chushingura (Kanadehon Chushingura, Shosei Onoe Kikugoro no Tonase), 1773

The Actor Nakamura Kiyozo, ca. 1769. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho
The Actor Nakamura Kiyozo, ca. 1769

The Actor Ichikawa Uzayemon IX 1724-1785 in a Female Role. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho
The Actor Ichikawa Uzayemon IX 1724-1785 in a Female Role

Three Actors, 1750 or 1751. Creator: Ishikawa Toyonobu
Three Actors, 1750 or 1751

Segawa Kikunojo II, 1758. Creator: Ishikawa Toyonobu
Segawa Kikunojo II, 1758

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro as a Woman Wearing a Red Cape, ca. 1772. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro as a Woman Wearing a Red Cape, ca. 1772

Ichikawa Monnosuke II as a Woman, ca. 1770. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho
Ichikawa Monnosuke II as a Woman, ca. 1770

Segawa Kikunojo II as a Girl and Ichikawa Tomiyeimon?, ca. 1770. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho
Segawa Kikunojo II as a Girl and Ichikawa Tomiyeimon?, ca. 1770

The Actor Bando Hikosaburo II in the Role of the Oiran Hatsuito of Yamashiro-ya, ca. 1770. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho
The Actor Bando Hikosaburo II in the Role of the Oiran Hatsuito of Yamashiro-ya, ca. 1770

Handayu, An Actor in a Female Role, 1723-1792. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho
Handayu, An Actor in a Female Role, 1723-1792

The Actor Arashi Hinaji in a Female Role, ca. 1770. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho
The Actor Arashi Hinaji in a Female Role, ca. 1770

action tow slipstream aerodynamics drag
2016 MotoGP Championship. French Grand Prix. Le Mans, France. 6th - 8th May 2016. Moto3. Romano Fenati, KTM, leads with the field split into groups of riders slipstreaming each other. Ref: _W7_9105a

The Mom in Distress! (colour litho)
2778359 The Mom in Distress! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mom in Distress)

The actors Onoe Matsusuke I as the ghost of the wet-nurse Iohata and Matsumoto Kojiro... c. 1804
The actors Onoe Matsusuke I as the ghost of the wet-nurse Iohata and Matsumoto Kojiro as Mokuemon, in the play " Tokubei of India: Tales of Strange Lands (Tenjiku Tokubei ikoku banashi)"

Yamatoya Iwai Hanshiro IV as Kikusui in the play "Matsuwa Misao Onna Kusunoki, "from the s... 1794
Yamatoya Iwai Hanshiro IV as Kikusui in the play " Matsuwa Misao Onna Kusunoki, " from the series " Portraits of Actors on Stage (Yakusha butai no sugata-e)", 1794

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"Unleashing the Power of Drag: A Journey through Time and Expression" Step into a world where boundaries are shattered, stereotypes challenged, and creativity reigns supreme. From Danny La Rue's iconic portrayal as a female impersonator in 1965 to Cecil Aldin's whimsical illustration of dogs walking in drag, the art has captivated hearts and minds for decades. In the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, Billy Wilder's publicity still for "Some Like It Hot" showcased how drag could be both hilarious and empowering. The Rocky Twins took it a step further by transforming themselves into the enchanting Dolly Sisters in Paris, proving that gender is merely a costume we wear. But drag isn't confined to stages or screens alone; it takes flight even at great heights. The Handley Page HP-80 Victor soared through the skies with its own flamboyant flair, defying expectations just like those who embrace this art form. Fortunino Matania's captivating painting "A Concert behind the Lines" reminds us that even during times of war, drag provided solace and entertainment—a testament to its enduring power to uplift spirits. As time marched on, so did the evolution of drag. In 1965, Danny La Rue continued to push boundaries with his mesmerizing performances that blurred lines between genders. Meanwhile, Sangers Circus cyclist pedaled fearlessly through Haverfordwest while donning fabulous attire—proof that anyone can find their inner diva on two wheels. Not limited by geography or culture either, Foujita embraced drag across continents—an artist unafraid to challenge societal norms wherever he went. And let us not forget Henri Clark's poignant music sheet depicting "The Poor Washerwoman, " reminding us that beneath layers of fabric lies stories waiting to be heard. From Hayle Carnival in Cornwall came The Penmare Boozy-Doos—drag enthusiasts who celebrated individuality amidst cheers and applause.