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Music Hall Collection (#4)

"Exploring the Vibrant World of Music Hall: A Journey through Europe's Entertainment Hubs" Step into the enchanting world of music hall, where laughter, melodies

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Germany, Hamburg, HafenCity. Clouds reflected on the Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic

Germany, Hamburg, HafenCity. Clouds reflected on the Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic Hall) concert hall

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Germany, Hamburg, HafenCity. Boats docked near the Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic

Germany, Hamburg, HafenCity. Boats docked near the Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic Hall) concert hall on the Elbe River

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Rockhal music hall with former steel works museum at Belval, Esch-sur-Alzette, Kanton

Rockhal music hall with former steel works museum at Belval, Esch-sur-Alzette, Kanton Esch, Luxembourg

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Germany, Hamburg, HafenCity. Glass facade of Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic Hall)

Germany, Hamburg, HafenCity. Glass facade of Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic Hall) concert hall

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: England, Lancashire, Manchester, Salford Quays

England, Lancashire, Manchester, Salford Quays

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Music Hall artist Marcelle Lender. Portrait. Marcelle Lender, 1862 - 1926. French singer, dancer and entertainer made famous in paintings by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: The Moulin de la Galette in Montmartre, 1856 (oil on canvas)

The Moulin de la Galette in Montmartre, 1856 (oil on canvas)
903065 The Moulin de la Galette in Montmartre, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Ciceri, Eugene (1813-90); 61 X 50.7 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Broadway, at the Adephi Theatre, London, 1926 (print)

Broadway, at the Adephi Theatre, London, 1926 (print)
3775287 Broadway, at the Adephi Theatre, London, 1926 (print); (add.info.: Broadway, at the Adephi Theatre, London. Drama written by Philip Dunning and George Abbott 1926)

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: CJ13 3778 The Band of the Irish Guards

CJ13 3778 The Band of the Irish Guards
The Band of the Irish Guards, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex, England, September 2023

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Jazzy Days Dark Red

Jazzy Days Dark Red
Kubistika

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Album Cover for Yvette Guilbert, 1894 (lithograph on gray-brown wove paper laid down on board)

Album Cover for Yvette Guilbert, 1894 (lithograph on gray-brown wove paper laid down on board)
5859582 Album Cover for Yvette Guilbert, 1894 (lithograph on gray-brown wove paper laid down on board) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 38.4 -- 40.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Vaudeville acters rehershing for the play Madame Sans-Gene is a historical comedy-drama by

Vaudeville acters rehershing for the play Madame Sans-Gene is a historical comedy-drama by Victorien Sardou
Vintage illustration after a photograph of vaudeville acters rehershing for the play Madame Sans-Gene is a historical comedy-drama by Victorien Sardou and Emile Moreau 19th Century History

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Variety, 1887 (oil on canvas)

Variety, 1887 (oil on canvas)
7352445 Variety, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Bergh, Richard (1858-1919); Thiel Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: by Richard Bergh (1858-1919))

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Variety (ink and w/c on paper)

Variety (ink and w/c on paper)
7352047 Variety (ink and w/c on paper) by Torneman, Axel (1880-1925); Thiel Gallery, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: by Axel Torneman (1880-1925))

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: The Coliseum (ink & w/c on paper)

The Coliseum (ink & w/c on paper)
473941 The Coliseum (ink & w/c on paper) by Ginner, Charles (1878-1952); 32.4x45.1 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: At the Folies Bergere, 1879-83 (oil on canvas)

At the Folies Bergere, 1879-83 (oil on canvas)
7331988 At the Folies Bergere, 1879-83 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Giovanni Boldini); Ghigo Roli

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: The Bar at the Folies Bergere, 1879-85 (oil on canvas)

The Bar at the Folies Bergere, 1879-85 (oil on canvas)
7332039 The Bar at the Folies Bergere, 1879-85 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Giovanni Boldini); Ghigo Roli

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Juliette Mealy (1861-1952), actress and operetta singer, creator of 'Frou-Frou

Juliette Mealy (1861-1952), actress and operetta singer, creator of "Frou-Frou. ", 1906 (photography)
7309555 Juliette Mealy (1861-1952), actress and operetta singer, creator of "Frou-Frou.", 1906 (photography) by Rutlinger

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Capital letter A: Odette Valery born Marfa Vasilardi (1883- ), Italian dancer of Greek parents

Capital letter A: Odette Valery born Marfa Vasilardi (1883- ), Italian dancer of Greek parents, theater actress
7309546 Capital letter A: Odette Valery born Marfa Vasilardi (1883-..), Italian dancer of Greek parents, theater actress. Debuted at La Scala in 1898

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Le Chat Noir, 19th century (poster)

Le Chat Noir, 19th century (poster)
3776674 Le Chat Noir, 19th century (poster) by Caran D'Ache, Emmanuel Poire (1858-1909); (add.info.: Le Chat Noir Poster in French advertising a puppet show at the cabaret)

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Sheet music for the magazine 'The original charleston'by C Marck and J Johnson

Sheet music for the magazine "The original charleston"by C Marck and J Johnson
LSE4096040 Sheet music for the magazine " The original charleston" by C Marck and J Johnson, dance by Josephine Baker at the Folies Bergere - illustration by Roger de Valerio (1886-1951)

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Music Hall (oil on panel)

Music Hall (oil on panel)
833442 Music Hall (oil on panel) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); Private Collection

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Jane Avril, from Le Cafe-Concert, 1893 (litho on ivory wove paper)

Jane Avril, from Le Cafe-Concert, 1893 (litho on ivory wove paper)
5859726 Jane Avril, from Le Cafe-Concert, 1893 (litho on ivory wove paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 43.5--31.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Illustration for La Vie De Londres by Mars (litho)

Illustration for La Vie De Londres by Mars (litho)
3096878 Illustration for La Vie De Londres by Mars (litho) by Bonvoisin, Maurice Charles Mathieu (Mars) (1849-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Dancers at the Jardin de Paris (b / w photo)

Dancers at the Jardin de Paris (b / w photo)
3101204 Dancers at the Jardin de Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers at the Jardin de Paris)

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Musical show Le Sphinx at the Folies Bergeres, Paris, 1885 (poster)

Musical show Le Sphinx at the Folies Bergeres, Paris, 1885 (poster)
3760119 Musical show Le Sphinx at the Folies Bergeres, Paris, 1885 (poster); (add.info.: Theatre des Folies-Begere-from engraving after poster)

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Colette (1873-1954) posing, 1909 (see also 215403) (b / w photo)

Colette (1873-1954) posing, 1909 (see also 215403) (b / w photo)
CHT215405 Colette (1873-1954) posing, 1909 (see also 215403) (b/w photo) by Reutlinger Studio (1850-1937); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: The Three Graces (pen, ink and w / c on paper)

The Three Graces (pen, ink and w / c on paper)
CH139962 The Three Graces (pen, ink and w/c on paper) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 31.5x26.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Colette (1873-1954) posing, 1909 (b / w photo)

Colette (1873-1954) posing, 1909 (b / w photo)
CHT215403 Colette (1873-1954) posing, 1909 (b/w photo) by Reutlinger Studio (1850-1937); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Cabaret des Arts / X. Privas, D. Bonnaud, J. Varney, G. Secot, G. Baltha, E

Cabaret des Arts / X. Privas, D. Bonnaud, J. Varney, G. Secot, G. Baltha, E. Lassailly, 1900 (lithography)
398391 Cabaret des Arts/X.Privas, D.Bonnaud, J.Varney, G.Secot, G.Baltha, E.Lassailly, 1900 (lithography) by Lucas, Charles E

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Constantin le plus Grand Geant du Monde, 1890 (lithography)

Constantin le plus Grand Geant du Monde, 1890 (lithography)
398366 Constantin le plus Grand Geant du Monde, 1890 (lithography) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Poster for an appearance by giant Constantin)

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: A Gaiety Girl, 1894 (lithography)

A Gaiety Girl, 1894 (lithography)
397462 A Gaiety Girl, 1894 (lithography) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: A Gaiety Girl, Mr. George Edwardes Company and Waterloo & Sons Ltd)

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Emilienne d Alencon Rehearsing at the Folies-Bergere, from Le Cafe-Concert, 1893

Emilienne d Alencon Rehearsing at the Folies-Bergere, from Le Cafe-Concert, 1893. Creator: Henri-Gabriel Ibels
Emilienne d Alencon Rehearsing at the Folies-Bergere, from Le Cafe-Concert, 1893

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Jeanne Bloch, from Le Cafe-Concert, 1893. Creator: Henri-Gabriel Ibels

Jeanne Bloch, from Le Cafe-Concert, 1893. Creator: Henri-Gabriel Ibels
Jeanne Bloch, from Le Cafe-Concert, 1893

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Art. Entertainment. A trip to Chinatown, musical play by Charles Hoyt

Art. Entertainment. A trip to Chinatown, musical play by Charles Hoyt. Poster by Berggarstaff, England, c
3434537 Art. Entertainment. A trip to Chinatown, musical play by Charles Hoyt. Poster by Berggarstaff, England, c.1891-1895 (poster) by Beggarstaff, J. & W. (fl.1894-99); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle)

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: A cabaret show (litho)

A cabaret show (litho)
7172980 A cabaret show (litho) by Hammond, Aubrey (1893-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: A cabaret show. Illustration from The London Scene, Described by Lewis Melville (Faber and Gwyer)

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Illustration of Josephine Baker from 'La Vie Parisienne', 1920 (colour Litho)

Illustration of Josephine Baker from "La Vie Parisienne", 1920 (colour Litho)
1065608 Illustration of Josephine Baker from " La Vie Parisienne", 1920 (colour Litho). by Vald Es (D Espagnat, Georges (1870-1950) & Valverane

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Josephine Baker in the magazine 'La Folie du Jour'. 1927 (illustration)

Josephine Baker in the magazine "La Folie du Jour". 1927 (illustration)
6438149 Josephine Baker in the magazine " La Folie du Jour". 1927 (illustration) by Valerio, Roger de (1886-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art. Show)

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Music Hall, 1930 (colour etching)

Music Hall, 1930 (colour etching)
1194953 Music Hall, 1930 (colour etching) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 76x56 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Sketches at a Temperance Music Hall (engraving)

Sketches at a Temperance Music Hall (engraving)
1054210 Sketches at a Temperance Music Hall (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at a Temperance Music Hall, the Great Central Hall, Bishopsgate)

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: The Great Fire at the Chicago Worlds Fair, the destruction of the Manufactures

The Great Fire at the Chicago Worlds Fair, the destruction of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building (engraving)
1064263 The Great Fire at the Chicago Worlds Fair, the destruction of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building (engraving) by Brewer

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: The beauty ideal: young woman with long hair (probably the dancer Verena, of the Folies Bergeres)

The beauty ideal: young woman with long hair (probably the dancer Verena, of the Folies Bergeres)
PCT4257997 The beauty ideal: young woman with long hair (probably the dancer Verena, of the Folies Bergeres), postcard 1905 (photo) by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947); © Patrice Cartier

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Josephine Baker c. 1929 (sepia photo)

Josephine Baker c. 1929 (sepia photo)
1200433 Josephine Baker c.1929 (sepia photo) by Walery (Stanislaw Julian Ignacy, Lucien Walery) (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Josephine Baker (1906 - 75) was an American-born dancer

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: The New Midlothian Campaign (engraving)

The New Midlothian Campaign (engraving)
1603332 The New Midlothian Campaign (engraving) by Russell, Walter Westley (1867-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Midlothian Campaign)

Background imageMusic Hall Collection: Josephine Baker wearing her famous Banana costume c. 1927 (b / w photo)

Josephine Baker wearing her famous Banana costume c. 1927 (b / w photo)
1065634 Josephine Baker wearing her famous Banana costume c.1927 (b/w photo) by Walery (Stanislaw Julian Ignacy, Lucien Walery) (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Josephine Baker (June 3)




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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Music Hall: A Journey through Europe's Entertainment Hubs" Step into the enchanting world of music hall, where laughter, melodies, and grand performances come alive. From England's West Yorkshire to Germany's Hamburg, this captivating genre has left an indelible mark on European entertainment. In Leeds, England, the iconic Grand Theatre stands tall as a testament to music hall's enduring legacy. Its stage once adorned with posters showcasing thrilling acts at the Argyle Theatre of Varieties in Birkenhead back in 1898. The litho prints transport us to an era filled with anticipation and wonder. Across the North Sea lies Hamburg's HafenCity, home to the magnificent Elbphilharmonie concert hall. This architectural marvel echoes with symphonies that have graced its halls for generations. Just like The Petomane did when his hilarious antics brought joy to Parisian audiences during Le Ventomane. Traveling back in time to 1896 brings us face-to-face with Steinlen's mesmerizing illustration for the reopening of Cabaret du Chat Noir. This bohemian hotspot in Montmartre was a melting pot of creativity and artistic expression. Closer to home is London's Chiswick Empire - a beacon of entertainment during the early 20th century. W. F Seymour captures its allure perfectly through his artistry, transporting us back to jazzy nights filled with laughter and applause. The glamorous Otero takes center stage on a postcard from yesteryears – her beauty captivating audiences across Europe. Meanwhile, Jacques Offenbach’s operetta "The Princess of Trebizonde" enchants listeners with its delightful melodies and whimsical storyline. Venturing further north brings us to Gattias Hungerford Palace of Varieties in Amsterdam—a treasure trove where Katie Lawrence dazzled crowds during her second turn on stage.