Staging Collection (#3)

Street with Mail Coaches, 1829. Artist: Orlowski, Alexander Osipovich (1777-1832)
Street with Mail Coaches, 1829. Found in the collection of the National Art Museum of Belorussian Republik, Minsk

The Diligence in the Snow, 1860. Artist: Courbet, Gustave (1819-1877)
The Diligence in the Snow, 1860. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Chinese Actors holding up masks, a rake and a broom
A Chinese Actor and Actress in a posed studio portrait holding up masks in one hand and a rake and broom in the other. Date: circa 1908

Chinese Actresses taking part in a traditional play
Three Chinese Actresses taking part in a traditional play. Date: circa 1906

Crocus Garden 1904
A young woman, seated on a garden bench, enjoys the abundance of crocii (in white, yellow & purple) planted in large beds & in long tom pots on an Auricula theatre. Date: 1904

Arts League of Service Travelling Theatre - En Bateau
Arts League of Service - The Travelling Theatre - En Bateau - an absurdity. The Travelling Theatre performed a repertory of short plays by first-class authors such as Yeata, Synge, Galsworthy

Alexander Oumansky (1926)
Alexander Oumansky, currently in Berlin staging picture house presentations for UFA (1926) Date: 1926

Suffragette Play Votes for Women. An amateur theatrical group staging a play which features a suffragette holding Votes for Women sign, a policeman, a lad, a butcher and two Ruffians. Date: circa 1909

Stage illusions
Illustrations depicting various cutting-edge stage illusions at the beginning of the 20th century. The first shows the race of a motor-car again a train; also shown

Aerial view of a tour boat docked at a pontoon at the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Source Size = 1838 x 1602
On my Way to Join my Regiment in Egypt, Catastrophes which Happened to an Officer Recalled from Leave in Kashmir during the Monsoon Rains: 7.30 P.M

Japanese Geisha Ensemble with Musical Instruments (including bells and Shamisen), performing on a staging on the seafront. The tea ceremony appears to be occurring at the same time. Date: 1902

Quimperle - An Ancient Stage Hotel
Quimperle - a commune in the Finistere department of Brittany, France. An Ancient Stage Hotel. Date: circa 1910s

Earl of Rochester and his dissolute friends staging a Dance of Death at Saint Paul s
Earl of Rochester and his dissolute friends staging a Dance of Death at Saint Pauls during the Plague of London (1665). Illustration by John Franklin (active 1800-1861)

Misfortune in the Tulip Hall: Thomas Rowlandson comic illustration for William Combe Tours of Dr Syntax London c1816. Typical early 19th century arrangement of Florist flowers set up on staging

French Marigold (Tagetes patula x erecta) Lemon Drop, flowering, companion planting to discourage aphids in greenhouse, with hanging sticky insect traps, England

Sangers Circus parade, Haverfordwest, South Wales
Street scene, showing part of Sangers Circus parade during a visit to Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. This elaborate horse-drawn carriage includes a lion and a lamb

Feed the Guns Campaign - War Bonds
A Feed the Guns campaign week to attract the populace in Britain to buy War Bonds to help " End the War". Separate campaigns of special weeks were " led off " by spectacular

Napoleon at Ball
The army affirm their devotion to Napoleon by staging a ball for him at the Ecole Militaire, Paris

Soviet Protected
A field gun is placed before the Moscow Soviet building in Tverskaya Street, to deter anyone who might be thinking of staging a counter-attack

Travelling Players
A company of travelling players entertain the villages, staging a performance in a barn

American Stagecoach
A stagecoach drawn by four horses sets out from a staging post in the American countryside

Menai Tubular Bridge
Construction of the main tube on the staging of Stephensons Britannia tubular bridge across the Menai Strait

Man-Made Satellite
Space Satellite Serving as a Staging Post for Interplanetary Travel

Suppressing the Sioux
General Miles leads a cavalry column against the Sioux, who are staging a rebellion on account of supposed grievances against the kindly and benevolent government

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"Staging: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the world as we explore various captivating scenes from different eras and locations. From Jack's Saloon in Happy Hollow, Hot Springs, Arkansas to a performance of Romeo and Juliet in Colombo, Ceylon, the art has transcended boundaries. In this captivating journey, we encounter Reginald Denny, an American actor who brought life to countless characters on stage. His talent illuminated the performances he graced with his presence. The grandeur continues with "Vile Bodies, " a scene from See Naples And Die that mesmerized audiences with its sheer brilliance. The meticulous attention to detail showcased the mastery behind every set design. Noel Coward's Cavalcade takes center stage next, offering a thirty-year retrospect of England in peace and war. With over 400 individuals comprising its cast and crew at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane circa 1931, it was truly a spectacle for all senses. Traveling further back in time brings us to Switzerland where an open-air performance of the Life of William Tell unfolded against breathtaking natural landscapes. The fusion of nature and artistry created an unforgettable experience for spectators. Witnessing the construction process behind iconic landmarks like YMCA JLP01_08_091576a or exploring historical moments such as a postal station from 1862 by Mikhail Stepanovich Znamensky adds depth to our understanding of staging's evolution throughout history. Finally, we delve into artistic expressions through set designs like Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun (1912) - gouache on paper - which captured imaginations with its ethereal beauty. Additionally, Tobacco Growing in Kent engraving showcases how even everyday subjects can be transformed into works of art through staging techniques. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time as we unravel the magic behind staging – an art form that has shaped cultures and left indelible impressions on audiences worldwide.