Masquerade Collection (#16)

THE DUEL AFTER THE BALL. Photogravure, 1881, after a painting by Jean Leon Gerome

DUEL AFTER THE MASQUERADE. Oil on canvas, 1857, by Jean Leon Gerome

MASQUERADE BALL, c1908. A masked woman at a masquerade ball. Photograph, c1908

FRENCH MASKED BALL, 1894. French lithograph poster, 1894, by Jules Cheret for a masked ball at the Theatre de l Opera, Paris

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Building construction barrier, Paris; France

Lady in black and purple mask and feathered hat, Venice Carnival, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Lady in blue and gold, with fan, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Lady in a pink dress and bejewelled hat, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

King Carnival at Nice. Masqueraders dancing in the streets. 27 January 1921

The Minuet. A Carnival scene in Venice. Oil painting by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, c1755
TIEPOLO: CARNIVAL, c1755. The Minuet. A Carnival scene in Venice. Oil painting by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, c1755

The Whirl of Life, 1915
SILENT FILM STILL: PARTIES. The Whirl of Life, 1915

VERSAILLES: MASKED BALL. Masquerade ball given at the Palace of Versailles, France, on the occasion of the marriage of the Dauphin, later King Louis XV, and Maria Teresa of Spain, 1745

CROSS DRESSER, c1750. Christian Davis, commonly called Mother Ross, an English woman who masqueraded as a man to serve in the Royal Military. Line engraving, English, early 19th century

THE FAIR MAID OF GHENT. Scene from the ballet, The Fair Maid of Ghent. Wood engraving, 1845

THEATER: DUEL, 1860. The duel in the snow scene from the play Christmas Eve, at Drury Lane Theater, London, England. Wood engraving, 1860

BALLET: LES METAMORPHOSES. The masquerade scene from the ballet, Les Metamorphoses, choreographed by Paul Taglioni and composed by Cesare Pugni. Wood engraving from an English newspaper, 1850

HOGARTH: HUDIBRAS, 1726. The Masquerade Adventure. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original engraving of 1726 by William Hogarth

GUSTAVUS III (1746-1792). King of Sweden, 1771-1792, assassinated by J. J
GUSTAVUS III (1746-1792). King of Sweden, 1771-1792, assassinated by J.J. Anckarstrom at a midnight masquerade in the Stockholm opera house on March 16, 1792: line engraving, 1891

Presidential masquerade, 1776, 1880. Date c1880

Party Girl & Mask
A young woman only has her mask to talk to at the end of the party... Date: 1930s

Preparing for Masquerade
Preparing for a Masquerade: people in traditional costumes including Harlequin, Mr Punch, Pierrot, a nun and a monk Date: circa 1825

Dutch Townsfolk 1680

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Buffalo Dance performed by a Zuni Pueblo Red-tailed Hawk Dancer at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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Buffalo Dance performed by a Zuni Pueblo Red-tailed Hawk Dancer at the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonials, New Mexico. Digital photograph

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"Unveiling the Enigma: Exploring the Allure of Masquerade" Step into a world of mystery and intrigue as two ladies adorned in resplendent blue and gold masks transport us to the enchanting Venice Carnival, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This captivating Elspeth Phelps advertisement from 1920 captures the essence of this timeless tradition. The iconic Lon Chaney takes center stage in "Phantom of the Opera, " a 1925 film that epitomizes the allure and mystique surrounding masquerades. His haunting portrayal lingers in our minds, reminding us of the hidden identities concealed behind elaborate disguises. Venice, with its vibrant Venetian Carnival, has long been synonymous with masquerades. A lady and gentleman clad in red and white masks evoke an air of elegance against this picturesque backdrop. The city's rich history comes alive through these masked figures wandering its labyrinthine streets. Delving deeper into cultural customs, we encounter Native American hunters donning wolf-skins as clever camouflage during their hunts—a striking example of how masquerades transcend time and geography. Amidst Venice's architectural marvels stands The Church of Santa Maria della Salute, an embodiment of grandeur since 1740/41. Its opulence serves as a fitting setting for masked revelers who gather within its hallowed halls during extravagant balls. Traveling back to 1788, we witness a woman gracefully swathed in a ball gown while concealing her identity behind an exquisite mask—an emblematic image capturing society's fascination with anonymity at lavish gatherings. Queen Artemisia herself graces our narrative; her pen-and-ink portrait from c. 1609 showcases her regal poise combined with an enigmatic allure—proof that even royalty succumbs to the allure of masquerades' secrets. Yet not all is veiled beneath layers of disguise; some moments demand vulnerability.