Masks Collection (#44)

Gas Alarm at Loos / Wwi
British troops don their gas masks in the face of a gas attack at the Battle of Loos in autumn of 1915. Date: 1915

Gas masks of 1915
Photograph showing two gas masks in 1915, (above); a cotton-wool pad of April 1915 and (below); Hypo Helmet gas-mask of November

Javanese Dancing Masks
Native dancing girls in traditional masks and elaborate dress, Java, Indonesia. Date: 1930s

Gas Attack Drill
Men wearing gas masks and gas tanks, taking part in a gas attack drill in Germany before the outbreak of World War Two. Date: 1930s

Holy Week Procession
An Easter Holy Week procession in Seville, Spain, showing the participants dressed in the weird white costumes with masks and pointed hats. Date: early 1930s

Fiducia seated woman holds book banner turning
Artokoloro

Antique-Style Ornamental Frieze Designs Grotesques
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Design Overdoor Decoration recto Rinceaux verso
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Antique-Style Ornamental Frieze Design Lettered Panels
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Antique-Style Ornamental Oblong Design Grotesque Figures
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Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Capital heads
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Ornate goblet feet masks 1645 Etching state Plate
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Design Silver gilt Flask Decorated Strapwork
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Antique Ewer Handle Shape Two Snakes coming Head
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Abstract Trio 1923 Watercolor transferred printing ink
Abstract Trio, 1923, Watercolor, transferred printing ink, paper, bordered, gouache, ink, mounted, cardboard, 18 7/8, 25 3/8, 47.9, 64.5 cm, Drawings, Paul Klee, German, born Switzerland

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Capital ram heads
Artokoloro

Frieze Half-Length Figure Holding Cornucopias
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Candlestick Two Ignudi Top Vase Lion Heads 1552
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Design Cartouche Wall Panel Scrollwork Masks
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Noh Mask Kojo Old Man Edo period 1615-1868
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Picture No. 11808419
Virulhok (Wirunhok) Giant Yaksha Demon Temple Guardian statue at the Wat Phra Kaew Temple complex of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the Royal Palace complex in Bangkok, Thailand Paul Brown Date:

Illustration of inside view of F15 cockpit, navigator sitting behind pilot, wearing anti-gravity suits, masks containing microphones covering mouths, small TV screens displaying information

Colourful peacock-themed tribal mask

Dark-clad, masked Ninja warrior moving forward, weapon behind back

Harlequin, male and female costumed characters sitting on outdoor bench

Painted face masks on display in the historical Newar city of Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Tragic Masks, from Pompeii, Italy

A Canoe of the Sandwich Islands, with the Rowers Masked, after John Webber, circa 1788
XJF909335 A Canoe of the Sandwich Islands, with the Rowers Masked, after John Webber, circa 1788 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Audience Granted by the Doge of Venice in the College Room of Doges Palace, c
XIR868520 Audience Granted by the Doge of Venice in the College Room of Doges Palace, c.1766-70 (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); Louvre, Paris

The Doge at the Feast for the Opening of the Carnival of Venice (oil on canvas)
XIR868519 The Doge at the Feast for the Opening of the Carnival of Venice (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); Louvre, Paris

Giovanni Bettati (Italian, 1700 - 1777), A Rococo Clock with Sirens, Putti, Masks, and a Bird of Paradise Pointer, pen and brown ink with brown and gray wash over graphite

Poster for le Theatre Pompadour. Emmanuel Barcet (Lyon, 1870-1940) is a painter, draftsman, etcher, poster and French humorist

Balli de Sfessania, c. 1622 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF368493 Balli de Sfessania, c.1622 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635); Private Collection; (add.info)

The mask seller, 1883 (bronze) (b / w photo)
XIR346100 The mask seller, 1883 (bronze) (b/w photo) by Astruc, Zacharie (1835-1907); Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, France; (add.info)

Title page from Babys Own Aesop, engraved and printed by Edmund Evans
KW308682 Title page from Babys Own Aesop, engraved and printed by Edmund Evans, London, published c.1920 (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English

The Beggars Opera Burlesqued, 1728 (engraving)
XJF393890 The Beggars Opera Burlesqued, 1728 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New World, from the Foresteria (Guesthouse), 1757 (fresco)
XIR468191 The New World, from the Foresteria (Guesthouse), 1757 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); Villa Valmarana ai Nani, Vicenza

States of Mind: Those Who Stay, 1911 (oil on canvas)
XBP390283 States of Mind: Those Who Stay, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Boccioni, Umberto (1882-1916); 70.5x95 cm; Museum of Modern Art, New York

Venus and Cupid, Allegory of the Truth (oil on wood)
BAL347474 Venus and Cupid, Allegory of the Truth (oil on wood) by Backer, Jacques de (b.c.1545-fl.1595); eLviv State Picture Gallery, Ukraine; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Fallen Angels, engraved by R. Griffith (coloured engraving)
XCF272201 Fallen Angels, engraved by R. Griffith (coloured engraving) by Barrett, Francis (fl. 1800) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: a deceiver; Apollyon; vesssels of iniquity; ); English

Bacchae with satyr masks, Gerard Melder, 1725

Ewer with lobe ornaments and masks, Theodorus van Kessel, Christiaen van Vianen, Christiaen van Vianen, 1646 - 1652

The Ghost of Clytemnestra Awakening the Furies, 1781 (oil on panel)
XYC225470 The Ghost of Clytemnestra Awakening the Furies, 1781 (oil on panel) by Downman, John (c.1750-1824); 50.75x64.75 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Using a bow at the gate of Yven (w / c on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR217855 Using a bow at the gate of Yven (w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Chinese School, (19th century); Private Collection; Chinese, out of copyright

Doge Alvise Mocenigo IV (1701-78) Giving a Banquet for the Ambassadors, 1776-78
XIR190378 Doge Alvise Mocenigo IV (1701-78) Giving a Banquet for the Ambassadors, 1776-78 (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); 67x100 cm; Louvre, Paris

The Arrival at the Sabbath and the Homage to the Devil (oil on canvas)
XIR188787 The Arrival at the Sabbath and the Homage to the Devil (oil on canvas) by Saint-Aubert, Antoine Francois (1715-88); 62.5x48 cm; Musee Municipal, Cambrai

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"Masks: Unveiling the Enigmatic Charms Across Cultures and Eras" Restless Natives (1985) UK release one sheet poster: A vibrant depiction of masked rebels, symbolizing rebellion and cultural identity. Gold mask of Tutankhamun, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa: An awe-inspiring relic from ancient times that whispers tales of pharaohs and their opulent afterlife rituals. Two ladies in blue and gold masks, Venice Carnival, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site: The enchanting allure of Venetian masquerade balls where elegance meets mystery amidst a backdrop steeped in history. Horsemen filming Robin of Sherwood in Cornwall: Masks transforming ordinary individuals into legendary characters as they bring timeless stories to life on the silver screen. The carnival in the port of Spain, Trinidad: A riotous explosion of colors and rhythms where masks become an integral part of celebrating Caribbean culture with exuberance unmatched anywhere else. A portrait of Vivien Leigh by Angus McBean: Capturing the duality within us all; masks worn both on stage and off reveal hidden depths beneath glamorous facades. Hillary and Tensing on Mount Everest: Battling treacherous conditions while wearing oxygen masks – a testament to human resilience pushing beyond limits for triumph over nature's mightiest peaks. Gas-proof pram from 1938: Reminding us how even innocent infants were not spared during dark times when gas masks became essential protection against looming threats. Tutankhamun's legacy at Cairo Museum - Egypt's treasure trove holds secrets behind this iconic mask that continues to captivate hearts worldwide with its intricate beauty and historical significance. Lady and gentleman in red and white masks at Venice Carnival - Witnessing love blossoming amidst masked anonymity; a romantic rendezvous transcending societal norms in the magical city of Venice.