Performances Collection (#7)

School report of a pupil of Westborough School, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, 1918 (litho)
7148285 School report of a pupil of Westborough School, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, 1918 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Marionnettes; Puppet-show; Marionnette (engraving)
7196658 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Marionnettes; Puppet-show; Marionnette (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marionnettes; Puppet-show; Marionnette)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Magicien; Conjuror; Schwarzkunstler (engraving)
7196588 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Magicien; Conjuror; Schwarzkunstler (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magicien; Conjuror; Schwarzkunstler)

Woman riding a horse in a circus arena (colour litho)
7201341 Woman riding a horse in a circus arena (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman riding a horse in a circus arena)

Performance of The Legend of the Nile at the Folies Bergere, Paris (colour photo)
7186408 Performance of The Legend of the Nile at the Folies Bergere, Paris (colour photo) by Walery Studio (fl.1884-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Actor Raymond Lyon in The Imperial Crown at the Folies Bergere, Paris (b / w photo)
7186403 Actor Raymond Lyon in The Imperial Crown at the Folies Bergere, Paris (b/w photo) by Walery Studio (fl.1884-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Actors Jane Myro and Jean Devalde performing A Florentine Idyll at the Folies Bergere, Paris (colour photo)
7186402 Actors Jane Myro and Jean Devalde performing A Florentine Idyll at the Folies Bergere, Paris (colour photo) by Walery Studio (fl.1884-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Tillers Tiller Girls (b / w photo)
7186401 John Tillers Tiller Girls (b/w photo) by Walery Studio (fl.1884-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Tillers Tiller Girls)

Actress Suzy Beryl in costume for a role at the Folies Bergere, Paris (colour photo)
7186400 Actress Suzy Beryl in costume for a role at the Folies Bergere, Paris (colour photo) by Walery Studio (fl.1884-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marie of Brabant and the troubador Adenes le Roi, 13th Century (engraving)
7173374 Marie of Brabant and the troubador Adenes le Roi, 13th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie of Brabant)

Girls watching a ballet from a box at the theatre (colour litho)
7149433 Girls watching a ballet from a box at the theatre (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls watching a ballet from a box at the theatre)

Marquise singing for her guests at a soiree, 18th Century (colour litho)
7201416 Marquise singing for her guests at a soiree, 18th Century (colour litho) by Marchetti, Ludovico (1853-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scenes from the opera, London (engraving)
7153920 Scenes from the opera, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from the opera, London)

School report of a pupil of Dorchester Grammar School, Dorset, 1925 (litho)
7148283 School report of a pupil of Dorchester Grammar School, Dorset, 1925 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dancers Stowitts and Teresina at the Folies Bergere, Paris (colour photo)
7186404 Dancers Stowitts and Teresina at the Folies Bergere, Paris (colour photo) by Walery Studio (fl.1884-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancers Stowitts and Teresina at the Folies Bergere)

Queen Elizabeth I watching street entertainment (litho)
7184971 Queen Elizabeth I watching street entertainment (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth I watching street entertainment)

Parisian sketches: the song dealer, 1858 (illustration)
7211596 Parisian sketches: the song dealer, 1858 (illustration) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); (add.info.: Parisian sketches)

Advertisement for Hare and Co Ltd printing services (colour litho)
7200694 Advertisement for Hare and Co Ltd printing services (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Hare and Co Ltd printing services)

School report of a pupil of Kings College School, Wimbledon Common, London, 1914 (litho)
7148286 School report of a pupil of Kings College School, Wimbledon Common, London, 1914 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

School report of a pupil of Bear Wood Boys School, Berkshire, 1924 (litho)
7148280 School report of a pupil of Bear Wood Boys School, Berkshire, 1924 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Johann Sebastian Bach playing for Frederick the Great, King of Prussia (engraving)
7148121 Johann Sebastian Bach playing for Frederick the Great, King of Prussia (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cabaret (colour litho)
7148656 Cabaret (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabaret. Illustration from Die Berliner Pflanze (Albert Langen, Munich)

School report of a pupil of Harwich School, Essex, 1918 (litho)
7148290 School report of a pupil of Harwich School, Essex, 1918 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School report of a pupil of Harwich School, Essex)

Girl or fairy taking a bow after her performance (chromolitho)
7201247 Girl or fairy taking a bow after her performance (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl or fairy taking a bow after her performance)

Scene from Anton Chekhovs play The Three Sisters, 1940 (b / w photo)
7200742 Scene from Anton Chekhovs play The Three Sisters, 1940 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Six-fold screen depicting acrobats performing before a rich household, 1660
7202757 Six-fold screen depicting acrobats performing before a rich household, 1660 by Japanese School, (17th century); 158, 6 x 62, 3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Straight Tap (litho)
7189085 Straight Tap (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Straight Tap. Illustration for The Art of Stage Dancing by Ned Wayburn)

Performance of Three Little Maids, Apollo Theatre, London, 1902 (colour litho)
7172839 Performance of Three Little Maids, Apollo Theatre, London, 1902 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madge Crichton)

Advertisement for the Great Forepaugh Show (colour litho)
7154188 Advertisement for the Great Forepaugh Show (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Great Forepaugh Show)

For limbering muscles of the back, biceps of the legs, developing abdominal muscles and reducing waist line (litho)
7189087 For limbering muscles of the back, biceps of the legs, developing abdominal muscles and reducing waist line (litho) by American School

The Hand Stand on the Flat, and Near a Wall (litho)
7189082 The Hand Stand on the Flat, and Near a Wall (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hand Stand on the Flat, and Near a Wall)

First Ballet Position (litho)
7189080 First Ballet Position (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Ballet Position)

Front Tap (litho)
7189086 Front Tap (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Front Tap. Illustration for The Art of Stage Dancing by Ned Wayburn)

Heel Tap (litho)
7189084 Heel Tap (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heel Tap. Illustration for The Art of Stage Dancing by Ned Wayburn (Ned Wayburn Studios for Stage Dancing)

Dance (litho)
7189078 Dance (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dance. Illustration for The Art of Stage Dancing by Ned Wayburn (Ned Wayburn Studios for Stage Dancing)

Scene from Nikolai Pogodins play The Chimes of the Kremlin (b / w photo)
7200743 Scene from Nikolai Pogodins play The Chimes of the Kremlin (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soviet actors Vassili Markov (Dzerzhinsky)

Scene from Maxim Gorkys play The Lower Depths, 1902 (b / w photo)
7200741 Scene from Maxim Gorkys play The Lower Depths, 1902 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doss house)

Soviet Russian actor Konstantin Zubov in Alexei Tolstoys play Ivan Grozny, 1944 (b / w photo)
7200740 Soviet Russian actor Konstantin Zubov in Alexei Tolstoys play Ivan Grozny, 1944 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer

Scene from La Malade Imaginaire, play by Moliere (engraving)
7186377 Scene from La Malade Imaginaire, play by Moliere (engraving) by Sylvestre, Joseph-Noel (1847-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from La Malade Imaginaire, play by Moliere)

School report of a pupil of Ipswich Municipal Secondary School for Boys, Suffolk, 1922 (litho)
7148279 School report of a pupil of Ipswich Municipal Secondary School for Boys, Suffolk, 1922 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Diorama (forain); Peep-show; Guckloch (engraving)
7195742 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Diorama (forain); Peep-show; Guckloch (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diorama (forain); Peep-show; Guckloch

Pair of Great crested grebes (Podiceps cristatus) performing the weed dance during courtship, The Netherlands, Europe. March

Moon Madness, 1928 (pastel on board)
6432468 Moon Madness, 1928 (pastel on board) by Barney, Alice Pike (1857-1931); 45.4x35.1 cm; American Art Museum, Smithsonian Institute, USA; American, out of copyright

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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.