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Theatrical Collection (page 100)

Step into the world of theatrical wonders, where imagination takes center stage

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The Magic Lantern, 1876 (oil on canvas)

The Magic Lantern, 1876 (oil on canvas)
BAL240152 The Magic Lantern, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Solovyev, Lev Grigoryevich (1837-1919); 52x80 cm; Regional Art Museum, Kislovodsk; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Stage Design for Oprichnik by Tchaikovsky, 1874 (w / c & gouache on cardboard)

Stage Design for Oprichnik by Tchaikovsky, 1874 (w / c & gouache on cardboard)
BAL240147 Stage Design for Oprichnik by Tchaikovsky, 1874 (w/c & gouache on cardboard) by Shishkov, Matvey Andreyevich (1832-97); 122x35.6 cm; State Central A.A

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Stage Design for Ruslan and Lyudmila by Glinka, 1842 (w / c & gouache on paper)

Stage Design for Ruslan and Lyudmila by Glinka, 1842 (w / c & gouache on paper)
BAL240144 Stage Design for Ruslan and Lyudmila by Glinka, 1842 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Roller, Andrey Adamovich (1805-1891); 43.7x59 cm; State Central A.A

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Maitre Pathelin and Guillemette, illustration from The Farce of Master Pathelin, c

Maitre Pathelin and Guillemette, illustration from The Farce of Master Pathelin, c
XIR239760 Maitre Pathelin and Guillemette, illustration from The Farce of Master Pathelin, c.1489 (woodcut) by French School, (15th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Andromache at the feet of Pyrrhus, illustration from Act III Scene 7 of Andromaque

Andromache at the feet of Pyrrhus, illustration from Act III Scene 7 of Andromaque
XIR239570 Andromache at the feet of Pyrrhus, illustration from Act III Scene 7 of Andromaque by Jean Racine (1639-99) engraved by Henri Marais (b)

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Orestes and Pyrrhus, illustration from Act I Scene 2 of Andromaque by Jean Racine

Orestes and Pyrrhus, illustration from Act I Scene 2 of Andromaque by Jean Racine
XIR239569 Orestes and Pyrrhus, illustration from Act I Scene 2 of Andromaque by Jean Racine (1639-99) engraved by Mathieu (19th century) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Phaedra, Oenone and Hippolytus, illustration from Act II Scene 5 of Phedre

Phaedra, Oenone and Hippolytus, illustration from Act II Scene 5 of Phedre
XIR239568 Phaedra, Oenone and Hippolytus, illustration from Act II Scene 5 of Phedre by Jean Racine (1639-99) engraved by Raphael Urbain Massard (1775-1843) 1824 (engraving) (b/w photo)

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Phaedra and Oenone, illustration from Act I Scene 3 of Phedre by Jean Racine

Phaedra and Oenone, illustration from Act I Scene 3 of Phedre by Jean Racine
XIR239567 Phaedra and Oenone, illustration from Act I Scene 3 of Phedre by Jean Racine (1639-99) engraved by Raphael Urbain Massard (1775-1843) 1824 (engraving) (b/w photo)

Background imageTheatrical Collection: A Square in the Moscow Kremlin, stage design for the Prologue, Scene 2

A Square in the Moscow Kremlin, stage design for the Prologue, Scene 2
BAL238856 A Square in the Moscow Kremlin, stage design for the Prologue, Scene 2 from the opera Boris Godunov by Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky, 1908 (gouache on cardboard) by Golovin

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Stage design for opera Orpheo ed Euridice by Christoph Gluck (1714-87) 1911

Stage design for opera Orpheo ed Euridice by Christoph Gluck (1714-87) 1911
BAL238854 Stage design for opera Orpheo ed Euridice by Christoph Gluck (1714-87) 1911 (w/c on paper) by Golovin, Aleksandr Jakovlevic (1863-1930); 95x68.6 cm; State Central A.A

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Old Man Mask, Noh Theatre (painted wood)

Old Man Mask, Noh Theatre (painted wood)
XBP235794 Old Man Mask, Noh Theatre (painted wood) by Japanese School, (19th century); American Museum of Natural History, New York, USA; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Constant Coquelin (1841-1909) as Cyrano de Bergerac (oil on canvas)

Constant Coquelin (1841-1909) as Cyrano de Bergerac (oil on canvas)
XIR232809 Constant Coquelin (1841-1909) as Cyrano de Bergerac (oil on canvas) by Chartran, Theobald (1849-1907); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The Women of the Comedie Francaise in their Costumes, 1855 (oil on canvas)

The Women of the Comedie Francaise in their Costumes, 1855 (oil on canvas)
XIR231570 The Women of the Comedie Francaise in their Costumes, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Besson, Faustin (1821-82); 178x135 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Stage design for the Ostrovskys play The easy money, 1917 (gouache

Stage design for the Ostrovskys play The easy money, 1917 (gouache
BAL231451 Stage design for the Ostrovskys play The easy money, 1917 (gouache & tempera on cardboard) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); 79x91 cm; State Museum of Fine Arts, Nizhny Tagil

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Set design for Ibsens stage play Little Eyolf, 1907 (w / c on cardboard)

Set design for Ibsens stage play Little Eyolf, 1907 (w / c on cardboard)
BAL231446 Set design for Ibsens stage play Little Eyolf, 1907 (w/c on cardboard) by Golovin, Aleksandr Jakovlevic (1863-1930); 67x98 cm; Astrakhan State Gallery B.M

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Dining in the Hayfields (surprised by Mr Thornhills chaplain) vol

Dining in the Hayfields (surprised by Mr Thornhills chaplain) vol
XYC225866 Dining in the Hayfields (surprised by Mr Thornhills chaplain) vol.1, chapter VIII from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, 1786 (oil on canvas) by Ryley

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Stage design by Giacomo Torelli (1608-78) for the opera Venere Gelosa performed

Stage design by Giacomo Torelli (1608-78) for the opera Venere Gelosa performed
XIR224414 Stage design by Giacomo Torelli (1608-78) for the opera Venere Gelosa performed in 1643 at Teatro novissimo in Venise (engraving) (b/w photo) by Aveline

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Matsumo Koshiro IV in the Role of Gorebei, the Fish Merchant of Sanya (colour woodblock

Matsumo Koshiro IV in the Role of Gorebei, the Fish Merchant of Sanya (colour woodblock
XIR219663 Matsumo Koshiro IV in the Role of Gorebei, the Fish Merchant of Sanya (colour woodblock print) by Toshusai Sharaku (fl.1794-95); Private Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The Third Day, from La Malade Imaginaire by Moliere (1622-73) performed

The Third Day, from La Malade Imaginaire by Moliere (1622-73) performed
XIR218232 The Third Day, from La Malade Imaginaire by Moliere (1622-73) performed in the garden at Versailles, 1676 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lepautre, Pierre (1660-1744); Bibliotheque Nationale

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Group of Comic and Tragic Actors (pen & ink on paper)

Group of Comic and Tragic Actors (pen & ink on paper)
XIR243492 Group of Comic and Tragic Actors (pen & ink on paper) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721) (attr. to); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Stage model for the opera Der Meistersinger von Nurnberg by Richard Wagner

Stage model for the opera Der Meistersinger von Nurnberg by Richard Wagner
XZL151524 Stage model for the opera Der Meistersinger von Nurnberg by Richard Wagner (1813-83) (painted card) by German School

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Illustration from The Doctor In Spite of Himself (1666) by Jean-Baptiste

Illustration from The Doctor In Spite of Himself (1666) by Jean-Baptiste
XIR242802 Illustration from The Doctor In Spite of Himself (1666) by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin known as Moliere (1622-1673) engraved by Jean Baptiste Simonet (1742-1813) (engraving) (b/w photo)

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Preparing Scenery in a Theatre (oil on panel)

Preparing Scenery in a Theatre (oil on panel)
XIR205725 Preparing Scenery in a Theatre (oil on panel) by Italian School, (19th century); Biblioteca e Raccolta Teatrale del Burcardo, Rome

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Alvar Velazquez de Lara, c. 1635-40 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)

Alvar Velazquez de Lara, c. 1635-40 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR202718 Alvar Velazquez de Lara, c.1635-40 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664) (and studio); 199x104 cm; Musee Goya, Castres

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Set design for Atys by Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-87) (oil on canvas)

Set design for Atys by Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-87) (oil on canvas)
XIR193513 Set design for Atys by Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-87) (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Ed 45a fol. 138 Performance of La Princesse Elide, second day of Les

Ed 45a fol. 138 Performance of La Princesse Elide, second day of Les
XIR187833 Ed 45a fol.138 Performance of La Princesse Elide, second day of Les Plaisirs de l Ile Enchantee, 8th May 1664 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Silvestre, Israel

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Mascarille Presenting Jodelet to Cathos and Madelon, 1865 (oil on canvas)

Mascarille Presenting Jodelet to Cathos and Madelon, 1865 (oil on canvas)
XIR182910 Mascarille Presenting Jodelet to Cathos and Madelon, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Vetter, Jean Hegesippe (1820-1900); 39x56 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Fire Amsterdam Theatre, 1772, The Netherlands, Cornelis van Noorde, Pieter Wagenaar (II)

Fire Amsterdam Theatre, 1772, The Netherlands, Cornelis van Noorde, Pieter Wagenaar (II), 1772

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Witch Majombe with Konstance, Pieter Nolpe, Simon de Vlieger, 1643

Witch Majombe with Konstance, Pieter Nolpe, Simon de Vlieger, 1643

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Madame Moliere, nee Armande Bejart (1642-1700) in the role of Elmire in Le Tartuffe

Madame Moliere, nee Armande Bejart (1642-1700) in the role of Elmire in Le Tartuffe
XIR182177 Madame Moliere, nee Armande Bejart (1642-1700) in the role of Elmire in Le Tartuffe by Moliere (1622-73) (colour litho) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Scaramouche on Horseback (colour litho)

Scaramouche on Horseback (colour litho)
XIR181589 Scaramouche on Horseback (colour litho) by German School, (18th century); Deutsches Theatermuseum, Munich, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Noh theatre mask of a young boy called Kasshiki, 15th-19th century (lacquered wood)

Noh theatre mask of a young boy called Kasshiki, 15th-19th century (lacquered wood)
XIR180621 Noh theatre mask of a young boy called Kasshiki, 15th-19th century (lacquered wood) by Japanese School; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Matsumoto Yonesaburo in the role of the courtesan Kewaizaka No Shosho (Shinobu) in

Matsumoto Yonesaburo in the role of the courtesan Kewaizaka No Shosho (Shinobu) in
XBP236909 Matsumoto Yonesaburo in the role of the courtesan Kewaizaka No Shosho (Shinobu) in the play Katakiuchi Noriai Banashi, c.1794-95 (woodblock print) (see also 180628) by Sharaku

Background imageTheatrical Collection: View of the Stage of the Paris Opera, Rue Richelieu, Paris (oil on canvas)

View of the Stage of the Paris Opera, Rue Richelieu, Paris (oil on canvas)
XIR177163 View of the Stage of the Paris Opera, Rue Richelieu, Paris (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The First Day of the Festival of Les Plaisirs de l Ile Enchantee, 7th May 1664

The First Day of the Festival of Les Plaisirs de l Ile Enchantee, 7th May 1664
XIR176241 The First Day of the Festival of Les Plaisirs de l Ile Enchantee, 7th May 1664 (engraving) by Silvestre, Israel, the Younger (1621-91); 27.5x42.4 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Buffoonery (engraving) (b / w photo)

Buffoonery (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR176229 Buffoonery (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Harlequin, engraved by Juan Dolivar (1641-92) (engraving) (b / w photo)

Harlequin, engraved by Juan Dolivar (1641-92) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR176228 Harlequin, engraved by Juan Dolivar (1641-92) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Le Pautre, Antoine (1621-91) (after); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Polichinelle (engraving) (b / w photo)

Polichinelle (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR176227 Polichinelle (engraving) (b/w photo) by Fruytiers, Lodewyk Joseph (1713-82); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Ballet of the Polichinelles (litho) (b / w photo)

Ballet of the Polichinelles (litho) (b / w photo)
XIR176225 Ballet of the Polichinelles (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Stage set for Act III of Le Chateau de Loch-Leven by Guilbert de Pixerecourt

Stage set for Act III of Le Chateau de Loch-Leven by Guilbert de Pixerecourt
XIR175959 Stage set for Act III of Le Chateau de Loch-Leven by Guilbert de Pixerecourt, for a performance at the Theatre de la Gaite, 3rd December 1822 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Gue

Background imageTheatrical Collection: No theatre mask

No theatre mask
BAL173889 No theatre mask by Japanese School; Ham House, Surrey, UK; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Adrienne Lecouvreur (1692-1730) (litho)

Adrienne Lecouvreur (1692-1730) (litho)
KW232400 Adrienne Lecouvreur (1692-1730) (litho) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: with Michel Baron she helped change traditional acting techniques of the French)

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Scenes from Roman Comique by Paul Scarron (1610-60) 1712-16 (oil on canvas)

Scenes from Roman Comique by Paul Scarron (1610-60) 1712-16 (oil on canvas)
XIR169552 Scenes from Roman Comique by Paul Scarron (1610-60) 1712-16 (oil on canvas) by Coulom, Jean de (fl.1695-1735); Musee de Tesse, Le Mans

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Street Performers at the Carnival Populaire, Rue Saint Antoine, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)

Street Performers at the Carnival Populaire, Rue Saint Antoine, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
XIR169430 Street Performers at the Carnival Populaire, Rue Saint Antoine, c.1670 (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Stage design for Rimsky-Korsakovs opera the The Tsars bride, 1920

Stage design for Rimsky-Korsakovs opera the The Tsars bride, 1920
BAL231452 Stage design for Rimsky-Korsakovs opera the The Tsars bride, 1920 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Kustodiev, Boris Mihajlovic (1878-1927); 33x58.5 cm; Art Museum, Samara, Russia; Russian

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Arlesienne from the Time of Daudet and Bizet (w / c on paper)

Arlesienne from the Time of Daudet and Bizet (w / c on paper)
XIR168126 Arlesienne from the Time of Daudet and Bizet (w/c on paper) by Laurens, Jean Joseph Bonaventure (1810-90); Bibliotheque Inguimbertine, Carpentras

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Festival in Honour of Queen Christina (1626-89) Of Sweden at the Palazzo Barberini

Festival in Honour of Queen Christina (1626-89) Of Sweden at the Palazzo Barberini
XIR166039 Festival in Honour of Queen Christina (1626-89) Of Sweden at the Palazzo Barberini (oil on canvas) by Lauri, Filippo (1623-94); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Country Fair, ca. 1610, William Isaacsz. van Swanenburg, Robert de Baudous, Richard

Country Fair, ca. 1610, William Isaacsz. van Swanenburg, Robert de Baudous, Richard Lubbaeus, 1595 - 1612




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Step into the world of theatrical wonders, where imagination takes center stage. From the captivating Sherlock Holmes theatre poster to George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, each production offers a glimpse into a different realm. In this vibrant collage of artistry, even cartoons like Rev Stewart Headlam's creation come alive with their own dramatic flair. The Black and White Minstrels add rhythm and melody to the theatrical tapestry, while Madame Sarah Bernhardt mesmerizes as Theodora in an enchanting photograph by Downey. The Mikado by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan transports us to a whimsical land filled with laughter and song. A portrait captures the elegance of a geisha holding an ornate umbrella, showcasing both beauty and tradition. A handbill advertising Hamlet at the Theatre in Leeds beckons audiences to witness Shakespearean brilliance unfold before their eyes. Meanwhile, the Waldorf Theatre in London stands tall as a beacon of entertainment for all who seek escape from reality. Graham Moffatt's A Scrape of the Pen delves into thought-provoking narratives that challenge societal norms. La Poupee by Arthur Sturgess invites us into a world where dolls hold secrets waiting to be discovered. Across continents, in St. Petersburg Russia, ballet dancers grace the stage during Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake performance - their movements embodying grace and passion. These glimpses behind-the-scenes remind us that theater is not just about what happens on stage but also about capturing moments that transcend time itself, and is through these theatrical hints that we are transported to worlds unknown – where dreams become reality and emotions run wild.