Performances Collection (#3)

Puppet show in a school in Algeria, c.1830 (watercolour)
2068921 Puppet show in a school in Algeria, c.1830 (watercolour) by Leblanc, Theodore (1800-37); (add.info.: Puppet show in a school in Algeria)

Magician, 1924 (print)
5975759 Magician, 1924 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Article 1. Show. The magician Abudadullah. Illustration published in the magazine: Aller Lapja, Hungary, 1924. Coll)

Cadmus gives the Greeks an Alphabet (litho)
8660838 Cadmus gives the Greeks an Alphabet (litho) by Weatherstone, A.C. (fl.1888-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cadmus gives the Greeks an Alphabet)

Diagram of Ader's system for transmitting music by telephone, 1881
3479486 Diagram of Ader's system for transmitting music by telephone, 1881; (add.info.: Diagram of Ader's system for transmitting music by telephone which was first used to relay performances)

Cottagers being visited by the Christmas mummers, 1890
3478757 Cottagers being visited by the Christmas mummers, 1890; (add.info.: Cottagers being visited by the Christmas mummers. Illustration for December by Heyward Sumner 1890)

Art. Entertainment. Circus. Clown training a fake horse. Imagery "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany
3434993 Art. Entertainment. Circus. Clown training a fake horse. Imagery "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany, c.1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Cirque)

Literature. Theatre. Theodora, play by Victorien Sardou. Poster by Manuel Orazzi for a show with Sarah Bernhardt
3434470 Literature. Theatre. Theodora, play by Victorien Sardou. Poster by Manuel Orazzi for a show with Sarah Bernhardt, France, c.1895 (poster); (add.info.: Litterature. Theatre. Coll. Part)

Art. Entertainment. The shadows, show at the Alcazar d'Ete, Paris. Poster, France, 1874. (poster)
3434618 Art. Entertainment. The shadows, show at the Alcazar d'Ete, Paris. Poster, France, 1874. (poster); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Coll. Part. Art. Entertainment)

Art. Entertainment. Fair's comedians. Poster, France, 1710 (engraving)
3434581 Art. Entertainment. Fair's comedians. Poster, France, 1710 (engraving); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Coll. Part. Art. Entertainment. Fair's comedians)

Art. Entertainment. Circus and tightrope walker. Poster for an italian tightrope walker in France, 1730 (poster)
3434575 Art. Entertainment. Circus and tightrope walker. Poster for an italian tightrope walker in France, 1730 (poster); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Coll. Part. Art. Entertainment)

Art. Entertainment. Cancan dancer. Poster by A. Morrow for the magazine: Illustrated Bits, England, c.1890 (poster)
3434536 Art. Entertainment. Cancan dancer. Poster by A. Morrow for the magazine: Illustrated Bits, England, c.1890 (poster); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Coll. Part. Art. Entertainment. Cancan dancer)

Science. Electricity. Engine room at Opera de Paris (electric and steam machines)
3434792 Science. Electricity. Engine room at Opera de Paris (electric and steam machines). Gravure in : Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France

Imperial Theatre, Constantinople (engraving)
8676845 Imperial Theatre, Constantinople (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Imperial Theatre attached to the Dolmabahce Palace)

Theatrescape with critic (litho)
8663955 Theatrescape with critic (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatrescape with critic)

Advertising card for Kast's stylish footwear, San Francisco and Oakland (chromolitho)
8677737 Advertising card for Kast's stylish footwear, San Francisco and Oakland (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Band Stand, International Exhibition, Edinburgh, 1886 (colour litho)
8677302 The Band Stand, International Exhibition, Edinburgh, 1886 (colour litho) by Scottish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Band Stand, International Exhibition)

A Marvel of Training (engraving)
8672755 A Marvel of Training (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Marvel of Training. The ibex as an acrobat)

Group dance at the Wigman School (b/w photo)
8672794 Group dance at the Wigman School (b/w photo) by Richter, Ursula (1886-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group dance at the Wigman School)

Group dance at the Wigman School (b/w photo)
8672793 Group dance at the Wigman School (b/w photo) by Richter, Ursula (1886-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group dance at the Wigman School)

Heraclitus plays at Dice with Boys (litho)
8660820 Heraclitus plays at Dice with Boys (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (1877-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Heraclitus plays at Dice with Boys)

Man with Egyptian mummies in a museum of art (colour litho)
8635621 Man with Egyptian mummies in a museum of art (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man with Egyptian mummies in a museum of art)

London Coliseum, Westminster, London (colour litho)
8635413 London Coliseum, Westminster, London (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Coliseum, Westminster, London. Postcard, early 20th century)

Interior of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London (engraving)
8676382 Interior of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden)

Gracie Fields performing in a music hall, London (b/w photo)
8676192 Gracie Fields performing in a music hall, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gracie Fields performing in a music hall, London)

Interior of St James's Hall, Regent Street, London (engraving)
8676348 Interior of St James's Hall, Regent Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of St James's Hall, Regent Street, London)

Pageant of Sussex saints, Chichester (b/w photo)
8676033 Pageant of Sussex saints, Chichester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pageant of Sussex saints in the garden of the Bishop's Palace)

Venetian pageant at Cuckfield Park, Sussex (b/w photo)
8675981 Venetian pageant at Cuckfield Park, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venetian pageant at Cuckfield Park, Sussex)

Actor Bastien plays a polish scytheman, ca 1830-40 (illustration)
7422823 Actor Bastien plays a polish scytheman, ca 1830-40 (illustration); (add.info.: History. Poland. Actor Bastien plays a polish scytheman (polish independence warriors), holding the polish flag

Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Rider's of the World (print)
7419997 Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Rider's of the World (print); (add.info.: Front cover of Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Rider's of the World)

Quintet in New York, 1891
3479260 Quintet in New York, 1891; (add.info.: Quintet in New York, playing into 4 microphones, given a concert which is being transmitted by telephone to an audience in Newton, Mass)

The Breadwinner, 1850
3478135 The Breadwinner, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled The Breadwinner depicting a young widow on her way to a concert to earn money to support her family)

Food and Beverage. Muscle Man. Armour extract of meat. Poster, France, c.1890 (poster)
3434467 Food and Beverage. Muscle Man. Armour extract of meat. Poster, France, c.1890 (poster); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Food and Beverage. Muscle Man. Armour extract of meat)

Art. Entertainment. Clowns. Jacquot Shoe Polish. Poster by Lefevre, France, 1894. (poster)
3434460 Art. Entertainment. Clowns. Jacquot Shoe Polish. Poster by Lefevre, France, 1894. (poster); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Coll. Part. Art. Entertainment. Clowns. Jacquot Shoe Polish)

The Barber of Seville, play by Pierre Beaumarchais, 1766 (poster)
3434580 The Barber of Seville, play by Pierre Beaumarchais, 1766 (poster); (add.info.: Litterature. Theatre. Literature. Theatre. The Barber of Seville, play by Pierre Beaumarchais)

Meistersinger performing (engraving)
8626186 Meistersinger performing (engraving) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meistersinger performing, from Georg Hager's Meistersangbuch)

Performance of Noel Coward's play Cavalcade, 1931 (b/w photo)
8626553 Performance of Noel Coward's play Cavalcade, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scow, Seal, Seal, Shad, Shed, Ship, Shoe, Shop, Shot, Show, Show, Sick (engraving)
8651806 Scow, Seal, Seal, Shad, Shed, Ship, Shoe, Shop, Shot, Show, Show, Sick (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scow, Seal, Seal, Shad, Shed)

Performance of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice (colour litho)
8634457 Performance of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice (colour litho) by Crane, Donn P. (1878-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Performance of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice)

The Stone Age: at the Matinee (colour litho)
8656871 The Stone Age: at the Matinee (colour litho) by Payne, Gilbert Morris (1879-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stone Age: at the Matinee)

Magic trick performed by Buatier de Kolta (engraving)
8631322 Magic trick performed by Buatier de Kolta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magic trick performed by Buatier de Kolta)

The irony of circumstance (colour litho)
8635530 The irony of circumstance (colour litho) by May, Philip William (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The irony of circumstance. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Buenos Aires cattle show, Argentinia (b/w photo)
8635675 Buenos Aires cattle show, Argentinia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buenos Aires cattle show, Argentinia)

Ancient Greek theatre (engraving)
8635064 Ancient Greek theatre (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek theatre. Illustration from Hellas)

Advertising card for Tony Denier and his Great Humpty Dumpty Troupe (chromolitho)
8677567 Advertising card for Tony Denier and his Great Humpty Dumpty Troupe (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blondin at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
8677171 Blondin at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blondin at the Crystal Palace)

Cabaret audience in the West End, London (b/w photo)
8676188 Cabaret audience in the West End, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabaret audience in the West End, London)

Schoolgirls performing Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream, Horsham, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676002 Schoolgirls performing Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream, Horsham, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer

For the guild of literature and art (litho)
8675835 For the guild of literature and art (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: For the guild of literature and art)

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"Captivating Performances: From Operas to Circuses, Theatre to Dance" Step into the world with this captivating collection of images. Transport yourself back to 1953 and experience the magic of an advert for a Verdi Opera. The grandeur and emotion that filled the air during those shows is truly unforgettable. Delve further into history as we explore Wagner's mesmerizing compositions. His music has stood the test of time, leaving audiences in awe since the 19th century. In a completely different setting, witness adorable red fox cubs frolicking in Vosges, France. Their playful antics are like a performance all on their own, showcasing nature's beauty. Take a peek behind the scenes at a circus scene illustrated by Gérard Laplau. The vibrant colors and lively atmosphere bring this enchanting world to life before your eyes. Marvel at the skill of a snake charmer playing his flute-like instrument while coaxing out a majestic serpent from its basket. This ancient art form continues to captivate audiences around the globe. Discover old-world charm with Bertram Mills Circus handbill advertising Hamlet at Leeds Theatre. The anticipation and excitement surrounding live theater can be felt through every word on that piece of paper. Gertie Millar, an accomplished actress known for her talent and grace, takes center stage in our next image. Her performances left spectators spellbound as she effortlessly brought characters to life. Leicester Square Looking Towards Empire Theatre provides us with a glimpse into bustling London nightlife during its heyday. The lights shining bright against the night sky beckon you towards unforgettable performances within those walls. Jullien at Covent Garden transports us back even further in time when concerts were held amidst opulent surroundings. Imagine being part of an audience enraptured by beautiful melodies performed by talented musicians.