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Spectacle Collection (#5)

"Spectacle: A Visual Extravaganza Across the Globe" The sky explodes with vibrant colors as New Year fireworks light up Funchal harbour in Madeira, Portugal

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Entertainment. Dance. Cancan dancer. Poster by H. A. Thomas for a show at the Little

Entertainment. Dance. Cancan dancer. Poster by H. A. Thomas for a show at the Little
3434555 Entertainment. Dance. Cancan dancer. Poster by H.A. Thomas for a show at the Little Christopher Theatre, New York, USA, c.1895 (poster) by Thomas, H.A. (fl.1878); (add.info.: Spectacle)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Art. Entertainment. Masquerade ball at the Opera of Paris for the carnival

Art. Entertainment. Masquerade ball at the Opera of Paris for the carnival
3434482 Art. Entertainment. Masquerade ball at the Opera of Paris for the carnival. Poster by Jules Cheret, France, 1894. (poster) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Coll)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Music. Dance. The dancer Loie Fuller at the Folies Bergeres, Paris

Music. Dance. The dancer Loie Fuller at the Folies Bergeres, Paris
3434461 Music. Dance. The dancer Loie Fuller at the Folies Bergeres, Paris. Poster by Jules Cheret, France, 1897 (poster) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Music. Dance)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Fire-Works on the Night of the Fourth of July, 1868 (wood engraving)

Fire-Works on the Night of the Fourth of July, 1868 (wood engraving)
3525771 Fire-Works on the Night of the Fourth of July, 1868 (wood engraving) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Harpers Weekly, Vol)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Bird s-Eye View of the Great New York and Brooklyn Bridge

Bird s-Eye View of the Great New York and Brooklyn Bridge
3525769 Bird s-Eye View of the Great New York and Brooklyn Bridge and Grand Display of Fireworks on Opening Night 1883 (colour lithograph) by American School

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Adolphe d Ennery

Adolphe d Ennery
5675069 Adolphe d Ennery. by Le Petit, Alfred (1841-1909); (add.info.: Litterature. Le dramaturge francais Adolphe diEnnery pelant des oignons, pour faire pleurer les spectateurs)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: F. 4 The Reception of Captain Cook in Hapaee, c. 1773-84 (w / c & print engravings)

F. 4 The Reception of Captain Cook in Hapaee, c. 1773-84 (w / c & print engravings)
5671347 F.4 The Reception of Captain Cook in Hapaee, c.1773-84 (w/c & print engravings) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Plans de trois des principales salles de spectacle de l Italie (engraving)

Plans de trois des principales salles de spectacle de l Italie (engraving)
6005567 Plans de trois des principales salles de spectacle de l Italie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: The Pictorial Model of Rome and the Surrey Zoological Gardens (engraving)

The Pictorial Model of Rome and the Surrey Zoological Gardens (engraving)
611120 The Pictorial Model of Rome and the Surrey Zoological Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Christian Martyrs in the Arena (engraving)

Christian Martyrs in the Arena (engraving)
655672 Christian Martyrs in the Arena (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Martyrs in the Arena)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: The Military Exhibition at Earls Court (litho)

The Military Exhibition at Earls Court (litho)
1040356 The Military Exhibition at Earls Court (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Military Exhibition at Earls Court)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Self-portrait, 1937 (oil on canvas)

Self-portrait, 1937 (oil on canvas)
704023 Self-portrait, 1937 (oil on canvas) by Manson, James Bolivar (1879-1945); 51x40 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Couronnement du buste de Voltaire, par le personnel de la Comedie francaise, le 30 mars 1778

Couronnement du buste de Voltaire, par le personnel de la Comedie francaise, le 30 mars 1778
963281 Couronnement du buste de Voltaire, par le personnel de la Comedie francaise, le 30 mars 1778, dans la salle de spectacle des Tuileries (engraving) by French School

Background imageSpectacle Collection: The Tsar unveiling the Monument to Alexander II in Moscow (b / w photo)

The Tsar unveiling the Monument to Alexander II in Moscow (b / w photo)
1063759 The Tsar unveiling the Monument to Alexander II in Moscow (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Behind the scenes at Constantinople, at Olympia (engraving)

Behind the scenes at Constantinople, at Olympia (engraving)
1064332 Behind the scenes at Constantinople, at Olympia (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Behind the scenes at Constantinople)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Egypt - Demonstration by a snake charmer (engraving)

Egypt - Demonstration by a snake charmer (engraving)
729326 Egypt - Demonstration by a snake charmer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Horseshoe Falls from Goat Island, Niagara, c. 1880-97 (b / w photo)

Horseshoe Falls from Goat Island, Niagara, c. 1880-97 (b / w photo)
862677 Horseshoe Falls from Goat Island, Niagara, c.1880-97 (b/w photo) by Jackson, William Henry (1843-1942); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Changing the guards at St Jamess Palace (engraving)

Changing the guards at St Jamess Palace (engraving)
607754 Changing the guards at St Jamess Palace (engraving) by Glindoni, Henry Gillard (1852-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: A popular London spectacle)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Interior of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham - the Egyptian Court (colour litho)

Interior of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham - the Egyptian Court (colour litho)
558084 Interior of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham - the Egyptian Court (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Scene from a Danish county fair, 'Fra Dyrehavsbakken'

Scene from a Danish county fair, "Fra Dyrehavsbakken"
DHC379925 Scene from a Danish county fair, " Fra Dyrehavsbakken", from a broadsheet published by Michaelsen & Tillage, 1850 (colour litho) by Ley

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Can-Can (chromolitho)

Can-Can (chromolitho)
729878 Can-Can (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Can-Can. French. Published by G H, Paris.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageSpectacle Collection: A Masque at Paris, where the King and others Dressed as Satyrs were in Great Danger (engraving)

A Masque at Paris, where the King and others Dressed as Satyrs were in Great Danger (engraving)
814464 A Masque at Paris, where the King and others Dressed as Satyrs were in Great Danger (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Masque at Paris)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Poster advertising Excursions Hamilton, c. 1890 (litho)

Poster advertising Excursions Hamilton, c. 1890 (litho)
CHT415769 Poster advertising Excursions Hamilton, c.1890 (litho) by French School, (19th century); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers

Background imageSpectacle Collection: An unforgettable show, the procession of the Eucharistic Flotilla on the sea of Genoa (colour litho)

An unforgettable show, the procession of the Eucharistic Flotilla on the sea of Genoa (colour litho)
2809237 An unforgettable show, the procession of the Eucharistic Flotilla on the sea of Genoa (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unforgettable show)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: American leisures (colour litho)

American leisures (colour litho)
2808956 American leisures (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: American leisures)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: An uncommon show (colour litho)

An uncommon show (colour litho)
2809335 An uncommon show (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An uncommon show)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: A spectacle of astonishing grandeur offered the night lighting of the fleet... (colour litho)

A spectacle of astonishing grandeur offered the night lighting of the fleet... (colour litho)
2809319 A spectacle of astonishing grandeur offered the night lighting of the fleet... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Grand torchlit parade in front of the Hotel de Ville in Paris (colour litho)

Grand torchlit parade in front of the Hotel de Ville in Paris (colour litho)
2779832 Grand torchlit parade in front of the Hotel de Ville in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Microscope (chromolitho)

Microscope (chromolitho)
2802084 Microscope (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Microscope. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on Famous Inventions published by)

Background imageSpectacle Collection: The flight of the Aerostat Reveillon on 19th of September 1783 by the Montgolfier

The flight of the Aerostat Reveillon on 19th of September 1783 by the Montgolfier
2619125 The flight of the a© rostat Reveillon on 19th of September 1783 by the Montgolfier brothers at Versailles, France, before King Louis XVI of France and Queen Marie Antoinette

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Scene from the New Spectacle at Astley s, Morok (Van Amburgh) attacked by a Panther (engraving)

Scene from the New Spectacle at Astley s, Morok (Van Amburgh) attacked by a Panther (engraving)
1607147 Scene from the New Spectacle at Astley s, Morok (Van Amburgh) attacked by a Panther (engraving) by English School

Background imageSpectacle Collection: The Sultan watching young men battle with tomac

The Sultan watching young men battle with tomac
The Sultan in his Kiosk watching young officers and pages battle with tomak, wool balls on strips of leather. Esercizio del Tomac

Background imageSpectacle Collection: The Theatre des Varietes, Boulevard Montmartre, 1897 (coloured engraving)

The Theatre des Varietes, Boulevard Montmartre, 1897 (coloured engraving)
PER267216 The Theatre des Varietes, Boulevard Montmartre, 1897 (coloured engraving) by Malteste, Louis (1862-1928); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Part of the Coronation Procession of Edward VI, 1547, after a 16th century watercolour

Part of the Coronation Procession of Edward VI, 1547, after a 16th century watercolour
STC347536 Part of the Coronation Procession of Edward VI, 1547, after a 16th century watercolour (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Background imageSpectacle Collection: The Wild Rabbit poster, 1899 (colour litho)

The Wild Rabbit poster, 1899 (colour litho)
PER358458 The Wild Rabbit poster, 1899 (colour litho) by Hissin, J. (fl.1899); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageSpectacle Collection: View of the Brolteaux in Lyon and the third flight of the Montgolfier hot-air balloon

View of the Brolteaux in Lyon and the third flight of the Montgolfier hot-air balloon
NUL113329 View of the Brolteaux in Lyon and the third flight of the Montgolfier hot-air balloon on the 10th of January 1784 (colour engraving) by French School

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Ball in honour of the birth of the Archduke Pietro Leopoldo of Austria

Ball in honour of the birth of the Archduke Pietro Leopoldo of Austria
NUL116585 Ball in honour of the birth of the Archduke Pietro Leopoldo of Austria, at the Ducal Theatre of Milan on 28 May 1747 (colour engraving) by Italian School

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Regatta Held in Honour of Frederick VI of Denmark (1671-1730) 1709 (oil on canvas)

Regatta Held in Honour of Frederick VI of Denmark (1671-1730) 1709 (oil on canvas)
FTB95858 Regatta Held in Honour of Frederick VI of Denmark (1671-1730) 1709 (oil on canvas) by Carlevaris, Luca (1663-1730/1); Nationalhistoriske Museum, Frederiksberg, Denmark; Italian

Background imageSpectacle Collection: El Embiste, 1892 (oil on canvas)

El Embiste, 1892 (oil on canvas)
DRB130309 El Embiste, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 20.86x12.07 cm; The Drambuie Collection, Edinburgh, Scotland; Irish, out of copyright

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Auditorium of the new London Hippodrome

Auditorium of the new London Hippodrome
The interior of the brand new London Hippodrome at the corner of Charing Cross Road and Cranbourn Street. Built by theatre architect Frank Matcham for Edward Moss of Moss Empires Limited

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Mr Maskelynes New Magical Sketch, Egyptian Hall Mr Maskelynes New Magical Sketch

Mr Maskelynes New Magical Sketch, Egyptian Hall Mr Maskelynes New Magical Sketch
Mr Maskelynes New Magical Sketch, Arcana, Egyptian Hall, London. 1888

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Observing an eclipse of the sun (engraving) (b / w photo)

Observing an eclipse of the sun (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT223781 Observing an eclipse of the sun (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageSpectacle Collection: The Arena at Arles, 1888 (oil on canvas)

The Arena at Arles, 1888 (oil on canvas)
BOO54113 The Arena at Arles, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 72x92 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Piotr Kropotkin, 1920-21 (chalk on paper)

Piotr Kropotkin, 1920-21 (chalk on paper)
1163143 Piotr Kropotkin, 1920-21 (chalk on paper) by Andreyev (Andreev), Nikolay (1873-1932); 32.9x21 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageSpectacle Collection: Bottom section of a handbill for a benefit at the Royal Arena

Bottom section of a handbill for a benefit at the Royal Arena
5917341 Bottom section of a handbill for a benefit at the Royal Arena, February 15th 1836 (print) (see also 5917342) by English School

Background imageSpectacle Collection: The Balloon, (oil on wood panel)

The Balloon, (oil on wood panel)
823102 The Balloon, (oil on wood panel) by Prendergast, Maurice Brazil (1858/9-1924); 21.2x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Balloon. Maurice Brazil Prendergast (1859-1924)




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"Spectacle: A Visual Extravaganza Across the Globe" The sky explodes with vibrant colors as New Year fireworks light up Funchal harbour in Madeira, Portugal, creating a mesmerizing spectacle for all to behold. Adorned with opulence and grandeur, The Coronation Coach takes center stage, captivating onlookers with its intricate design and historical significance. Dewars advertisement transports us to an era of elegance and sophistication, where every sip becomes a part of the dazzling spectacle that is life itself. Step into Giovanni Paolo Panini's masterpiece as we witness a musical party given by Ca; the symphony of sounds intertwines with visual splendor, immersing us in an unforgettable experience. Captain Berry's dachshunds frolic through the park, their playful antics transforming everyday moments into a delightful spectacle that brings joy to all who encounter them. As the sun sets over Almyros Beach near Acharavi in Corfu Island, Greece, nature paints an awe-inspiring tableau that transforms this coastal paradise into a breathtaking spectacle. Behold the ethereal beauty of an Aurora over Antarctica captured from space—a celestial dance of lights that illuminates Earth's southernmost region like no other natural phenomenon can. Vintage International Air Rally Poster 1937 evokes nostalgia for aviation enthusiasts worldwide—where pilots push boundaries amidst clouds and create aerial spectacles that defy gravity itself. With grace and majesty befitting royalty, The Queen arrives at Westminster Abbey during her coronation in 1953—an iconic moment etched forever in history as a regal spectacle unfolds before our eyes. Witness Mr. Sadler's daring ascent from Merton Fields in Oxford—a heart-stopping feat that defies gravity while offering spectators below an exhilarating display of courage and skill against nature's backdrop.