Revels Collection (#2)

Royal & Ecclesiastical Gamers, c. 1609 (engraving)
XJF877602 Royal & Ecclesiastical Gamers, c.1609 (engraving) by Cockson, Thomas (fl.1591-1636) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Feast of the Gods, 1514- 29 (oil on canvas)
XOS744777 The Feast of the Gods, 1514- 29 (oil on canvas) by Bellini, Giov. (c.1431-1516)/Titian (c.1475-1576); 170.2 x 188 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

The Frozen Lagoon in 1708 (oil on canvas)
XIR160678 The Frozen Lagoon in 1708 (oil on canvas) by Bella, Gabriele (1730-1799); Galleria Querini-Stampalia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Young man lying in tall grass, smiling, sunbathing

A pug is combed with a brush by its owner, outdoor

Senior woman listening to music in a hammock

HIRAM RHOADES REVELS (1822-1901). American clergyman, educator, and politician. Painting, c1870

HIRAM REVELS CARTOON, 1870. An 1870 cartoon by Thomas Nast reflecting the irony of Hiram Rhoades Revels, the 1st African American senator

Portola Festival, San Francisco, USA
A night scene during the Portola Festival in full swing on Market Street, San Francisco, USA. The inset photograph shows Queen Virgilia (Virgilia Bogue), the Carnival Queen in 1913

(1822-1901). American politician. Cartoon, 1870, by Thomas Nast on the irony of Revels occupying the Senate seat
HIRAM RHOADES REVELS (1822-1901). American politician. Cartoon, 1870, by Thomas Nast on the irony of Revels occupying the Senate seat from Mississippi once held by Jefferson Davis

HIRAM RHOADES REVELS (1822-1901). American politician: wood engraving, American, 1870

Programme for Revels in Rhythm at the Trocadero
Programme cover for Charles B. Cochrans Revels in Rhythm at the Trocadero Grill Room, London from December 1933 1933

Trick Riders of the 16th and 5th British Lancers. Two riders dressed as a criminal and a policeman act out a chase and in so doing leap over a row of orientals holding parasols

The Piccadilly Revels
An artists impression of one of the scenes in The Piccadilly Revels when performed at The Piccadilly Hotel

Edward Hopkins
EDWARD HOPKINS member of a prominent money- lending family, held various positions including Master of the Revels in Ireland

Carnival revellers in a Roman street
Carnival revellers in animal costumes in a Roman street, surrounding a rather distressed looking priest

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"Revels: A Tapestry of History, Fantasy, and Joy" Step into a world where Fairy Revels enchant the imagination and transport us to realms beyond our own. From the Black Senators breaking barriers in 1872 to Bee Jackson's mesmerizing Charleston dance moves, let these glimpses into revelry ignite your curiosity. Gossip about Fairies 12 whispers secrets of mystical creatures that captivate both young and old alike. At the Skating Carnival, a pretty lady reveller gracefully glides with a broom in hand, adding an unexpected twist to this delightful event. The eccentric dancer Hal Sherman takes center stage in the Piccadilly Revels, captivating audiences with his unique style and boundless energy. Meanwhile, A Hydropathic Legend unfolds through intricate engravings, weaving tales of healing waters and mythical beings. In "Robin Hood at the May-Day Revels, " vibrant colors burst forth from lithographs as merry celebrations unfold amidst nature's embrace. The revels at Kenilworth come alive on another lithograph canvas, showcasing grandeur and merriment fit for royalty. Una enchants us with her ethereal beauty in an exquisite engraving while Bacchanal invites us to join a wild celebration filled with music and dancing. Morning breaks through delicate lines etched onto paper as nature awakens alongside human revelers. Through these diverse scenes captured across time and art forms, we are reminded that revels transcend boundaries – be it race or era – uniting people in joyous celebration. So let us immerse ourselves in this tapestry of history where fantasy intertwines with reality; for within each revel lies a story waiting to be discovered.