Master Of Ceremonies Collection

Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921

Michel Ancel des Granges, Master of Ceremonies at the coronation of King Louis XV
FLO4572205 Michel Ancel des Granges, Master of Ceremonies at the coronation of King Louis XV. Handcoloured lithograph after a painting of the coronation of Lous XV from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Jacobus Govaerts (b. 1635/36). Appointed Master of Ceremonies and Clerk of the Chapter of Antwerp in Creator: Anon
Jacobus Govaerts (b. 1635/36). Appointed Master of Ceremonies and Clerk of the Chapter of Antwerp in 1661. 1665

A Master of Ceremonies, n.d. Creator: Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo Fortuny y Carbo
A Master of Ceremonies, n.d

Habillement du Maitre des Ceremonies, M. des Granges, 1774. Creator: Nicolas Dauphin de Beauvais
Habillement du Maitre des Ceremonies, M. des Granges, 1774

Master of ceremonies, a man standing facing the viewer holding a staff in his left han... ca. 1865
Master of ceremonies, a man standing facing the viewer holding a staff in his left hand, ca. 1865

His Majesty and Officers of State Receiving the Turkish Ambassador and Suit
NP125590 His Majesty and Officers of State Receiving the Turkish Ambassador and Suit, engraved by Daniel Orme (1767-p.1832), pub

Li Hung Chang at Osborne, leaving the Queens Presence after the Ceremony (litho)
1050875 Li Hung Chang at Osborne, leaving the Queens Presence after the Ceremony (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Li Hung Chang at Osborne)

The Sultan receiving Sir Philip Currie, the British Ambassador, in Audience at the Palace of Yildiz (engraving)
1056919 The Sultan receiving Sir Philip Currie, the British Ambassador, in Audience at the Palace of Yildiz (engraving) by English School

Mandan Ceremony - The Water Sinks Down, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Mandan Ceremony - The Water Sinks Down, 1861/1869. Initiation ceremony in the medicine lodge

Master of Ceremonies and Torchbearer, from The Wedding Dancers

Ceremony in Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, 1833. Artist: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Ceremony in Vauxhall Gardens, Lambeth, London, 1833. View of a benefit for CH Simpson, who had been Master of Ceremonies at Vauxhall Gardens for 36 years

WESLEY & BEAU NASH. An encounter between John Wesley (1703-1791), founder of Methodism, and Richard Beau Nash (1674-1762), inventor of games of chance and master of ceremonies at Bath, England

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Through the ages, the Master of Ceremonies has played a pivotal role in orchestrating grand events, ensuring protocol is followed and guests are entertained. From Georges Carpentier's elegant introduction in 1921, to the opulent audiences of Li Hung Chang and the Sultan, the Master of Ceremonies has been a constant presence in history. In this captivating collection, we witness the majesty of state receptions, the intrigue of diplomatic encounters, and the whimsy of social gatherings. Join us as we delve into the world of the Master of Ceremonies, from the intricate attire of 18th-century France to the vibrant Native American Mandan Ceremony. Marvel at the encounter between John Wesley, founder of Methodism, and Richard Beau Nash, the inventor of games of chance and master of ceremonies at Bath. Each image transports us to a different time and place, providing a glimpse into the rich tapestry of human history.