Carnival Collection (page 9)

Illuminated Ferris Wheel at Hamburger DOM funfair at night, St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany

Brazil, Amazonas state, Brazilian Amazon, Parintins, Boi Bumba festival

Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Carnia, The traditional carnival in Sauris

Musician at the Carnival Parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Carnival Parade, Niteroi, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Venice, Veneto, Italy. Traditional costume for the historical Carnival and Bridge of the Sighs or Ponte dei Sospiri on the background

Venice, Veneto, Italy. Leonardo da Vincis mask at Venice Carnival at sunset

Venice, Veneto, Italy. A traditional mask at Venice Carnival, one of the oldest Carnival of the world

Borgosesia, Vercelli, Piedmont, Italy. Traditional Mercu Scurot

Venetians masks, Burano artisanship, Burano village, Venice district, Veneto, Italy

South America, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro city, costumed dancers at carnival in the Sambadrome Marques de Sapucai

Tuifllauf, Fulpmes, Stubaital Valley, Austria

Long exposure of illuminated ferris wheel at Hamburger DOM funfair at night, St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Carnival 2018, samba school parading in the Sambadrome stadium

Regal
Renee Doyle

Spinning on the Runway of Love
Renee Doyle

Fantasy abstract of Venice Carnival woman

Carnival
Cesar Tejada

Sardinian Carnival. Lula, 2020
Giovanni Cavalli

Magic carnival
Roberto Marini

Green eyes and the mask
Giovanni Cavalli

Fun Fair
Michael

Halloween Dreamcatcher
Xuan Thai

Ferris Wheel
Kathrin Pienaar

An English fair or carnival, probably 1930s

Horbury Bridge Carnival early 1900s

Masquerade Ball at the Coliseo del Principe, circa 1771-1802
History of Spain. Masquerade Ball at the Coliseo del Principe, circa 1771-1802. By Juan Antonio Salvador Carmona (1740-1805). Etching and engraving on paper. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Modern Style Street
A colourful illustration showing a busy scene in what is a modern style street from the viewpoint of a French artist in 1901

Music cover, Au Roi des Folies, Cannes Carnival song
Music cover, Au Roi des Folies, official song of Cannes Carnival, an annual parade marking the 21-day period prior to Mardi Gras - words by Ed. Ned, music by Auguste Pastour (2 of 2) Date: 1933

Au Roi des Folies, official song of Cannes Carnival
Au Roi des Folies, official song of the Cannes Carnival 1933, an annual parade marking the 21-day period prior to Mardi Gras - words by Ed. Ned, music by Auguste Pastour (1 of 2) Date: 1933

The Gilles are the oldest and principal participants in the Carnival of Binche in Belgium. They go out on Shrove Tuesday from 4 am until late hours and dance to traditional songs

Nice Carnival Figures
Some of the floats and figures from the Nice carnival. It had to be postponed due to the weather in 1925. Date: 1925

Screen Lovers
Matheson Lang (1879-1948) and Dorothy Chili Bouchier (1909-1999) appearing in the 1931 film Carnival'. This was a re-make of a film from 1921 of the same name, in which Lang had also starred

The Burial of the Sardine (El Entierro de la Sardina)
Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). Spanish painter. The Burial of the Sardine (El Entierro de la Sardina), 1812-1819. Detail. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Venetian Carnival
This lithograph shows a Venetian carnival, with gondolas populating the calm waters. Date: circa late 1800s

Ann Sheridan in Winter Carnival
American actress Ann Sheridan (1915-1967), real name Clara Lou Sheridan, here appearing in the film Winter Carnival'. Date: 1939

Poster, Dartmouth Winter Carnival, 13-14 February 1948, in New Hampshire, USA Date: 1948

Carnival at Nice, France (2/2)
Carnival at Nice, France - Serenade to the Moon (small float) Date: 1896

Carnival at Nice, France (1/2)
Carnival at Nice, France - Spectacular float featuring an elaborately-dressed Gentleman rigding an eagle, carrying a large basket of wine! Date: circa 1920s

Poster advertisement for Cannes, South of France, for winter holidays, with flowers, a children's carnival, concerts, golf, cricket, and pigeon shooting. Date: 1892

Cartoon, Kaiser Carnival and his cortege, WW1
Cartoon, Kaiser Carnival and his cortege, showing Kaiser Wilhelm being carried along on a float, with various figures around him, including Death, a spy, a sorceress

A West Indian lady in her best frock at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

A young man in shorts dances and waves a flag about at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

A man in shorts and long socks dances between two fashionable women at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

A young woman in trendy sunglasses dances with her friends at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

A musician sits on a float in an ecstatic trance, really into the music, while a couple of children sit beneath him at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, W. Indies. Date: 1968

Dancing in Hawaiian skirts at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

An oil drum band playing festive music at the annual Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

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"Carnival: A Celebration of Color, Culture, and Tradition" Step right up and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of carnival. From The Goose Fair in Nottingham to the Venice Carnival, these festivities have captivated people for centuries. In Arthur Spooner's iconic photograph, two ladies adorned with blue and gold masks transport us to the enchanting streets of Venice - a UNESCO World Heritage Site where history comes alive. But carnival is not limited to Europe alone. Twelfth Night Revels at Haddon Hall in Derbyshire showcase England's rich heritage as revellers gather in the Great Hall for a night of merriment. Meanwhile, across the sea in Newquay, Cornwall during the early 1900s, locals flocked to Cliff Road's Great Western Hotel to revel in seaside fun. Art has also paid homage to this joyous occasion throughout history. Pieter Bruegel's masterpiece "The Fight Between Carnival and Lent" depicts a battle between indulgence and abstinence - an allegory that resonates even today. Leon Heron's whimsical painting "The Gondo-liar" captures the playful spirit with its colorful characters dancing through Venetian canals. Traveling further south brings us to Trinidad, where Port of Spain transforms into a kaleidoscope of music and dance during their annual carnival celebration. The energy is infectious as locals sway to calypso beats while showcasing elaborate costumes that rival those seen on any grand stage. Valencia's Fallas Festival takes center stage with its towering Ninots Burn - giant sculptures that are set ablaze amidst cheers from spectators. This fiery tradition symbolizes new beginnings as old structures make way for fresh creations. Even smaller communities like Pulborough Hospital Parade hold their own unique carnivals; reminding us that this festive spirit knows no boundaries or limitations when it comes to spreading joy among all walks of life.