Mardi Gras Collection (page 3)

The Carnival in Rome; Il Carnevale di Roma, 1881 (oil on panel)
824485 The Carnival in Rome; Il Carnevale di Roma, 1881 (oil on panel) by Benlliure y Gil, Jose (1855-1937); 37.5x53.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carnival in Rome; Il Carnevale di Roma)

Scene from the Nice Carnival (colour litho)
2779804 Scene from the Nice Carnival (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the Nice Carnival. Le char de SM Carnaval XXXX)

Lent (colour litho)
2818278 Lent (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lent. A carnival procession passing the offices of Le Petit Journal. La Mi-Careme)

The procession of the fatted calf (colour litho)
2818159 The procession of the fatted calf (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The procession of the fatted calf. Carnival in the olden days)

Mardi Gras celebrations in Trento, Italy (chromolitho)
2782705 Mardi Gras celebrations in Trento, Italy (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mardi Gras celebrations in Trento, Italy)

Resurrection of the Milan Carnovalone, the masked course on Shrove Thursday (March 9) (Colour Litho)
2814766 Resurrection of the Milan Carnovalone, the masked course on Shrove Thursday (March 9) (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carnival of the Mardi-Gras at New Orleans, USA (engraving)
1044096 Carnival of the Mardi-Gras at New Orleans, USA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnival of the Mardi-Gras at New Orleans, USA)

Le Fete des Vendanges de Naples, (oil on canvas)
658753 Le Fete des Vendanges de Naples, (oil on canvas) by Marchetti, Ludovico (1853-1909); 42x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Fete des Vendanges de Naples. Ludovico Marchetti (1853-1909)

At the Carnival, (oil on panel)
658200 At the Carnival, (oil on panel) by Benlliure y Gil, Jose (1855-1937); 38.1x54.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Carnival. Jose Benlliure y Gil (1855-1937). Oil on panel

Mardi Gras, at New Orleans, Night Procession of the "Mystick Krewe of Comus"(engraving)
1609531 Mardi Gras, at New Orleans, Night Procession of the " Mystick Krewe of Comus" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mardi Gras)

Dressing for a Masquerade, (oil on canvas)
989510 Dressing for a Masquerade, (oil on canvas) by Cipolla, Fabio (1854-1924); 60.9x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dressing for a Masquerade. Fabio Cipolla (1854-1924). Oil on canvas

Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, March 1891 (colour litho)
3098469 Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, March 1891 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of Le Figaro Illustre, March 1891.); © Look and Learn

Procession of the Fatted Ox in Paris, 1896 (colour litho)
2818721 Procession of the Fatted Ox in Paris, 1896 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession of the Fatted Ox in Paris, 1896)

Procession of the Fatted Ox in Paris, 1896 (colour litho)
2818720 Procession of the Fatted Ox in Paris, 1896 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Procession of the Fatted Ox in Paris, 1896. Le boeuf gras de 1896)

The Doge in the Shrove Tuesday Festival on the Piazzetta, Venice
PWI90021 The Doge in the Shrove Tuesday Festival on the Piazzetta, Venice, detail of the acrobats (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); 67x100 cm; Louvre, Paris

A Bal Pare during the Carnival, c. 1710 (oil on canvas)
CHT247106 A Bal Pare during the Carnival, c.1710 (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Bal Pare pendant le Carnaval; ); eArchives Charmet; French

Procession of King Punch during the Roman Carnival, early 19th century (colour engraving)
CHT245048 Procession of King Punch during the Roman Carnival, early 19th century (colour engraving) by Stuermer, Johann Heinrich (1775-1855) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Confetti battle on the boulevards of Paris on Mardi Gras (engraving)
6000489 Confetti battle on the boulevards of Paris on Mardi Gras (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

New Orleans: Reception of Rex at the City Hall, Mardi Gras (b / w photo)
5225714 New Orleans: Reception of Rex at the City Hall, Mardi Gras (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of Rex at the City Hall, Mardi Gras)

Portrait of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury (1761-1811)
827809 Portrait of Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 5th Earl of Shaftesbury (1761-1811), full-length in Masquerade van Dyck Dress, 1782 (oil on canvas) by Batoni

Portrait of Jean-Gaspard Deburau (1796-1846), 1832. Creator: Trouvé
Portrait of Jean-Gaspard Deburau (1796-1846), 1832. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Close Helmet with Mask Visor in Form of a Human Face, German, Augsburg, ca. 1515

A participant celebrates the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade in Sydney
A participant celebrates the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade under coronavirus disease (COVID-19) safety guidelines at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia, March 6, 2021

Participants celebrate the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade in Sydney
Participants celebrate the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade under coronavirus disease (COVID-19) safety guidelines at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Australia, March 6, 2021

SYDNEY MARDI GRAS 2021
Spectators are seen in the crowd ahead of the 43rd annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade at the SCG in Sydney, Saturday, March 6, 2021. (aP Image/Dan Himbrechts)

Merrymakers at Shrovetide, ca. 1616-17. Creator: Frans Hals
Merrymakers at Shrovetide, ca. 1616-17

Tomsk, Magistratskaya Street during the Shrovetide in 1897, 1897. Creator: Kosharov
Tomsk, Magistratskaya Street during the Shrovetide in 1897, 1897. Found in the Collection of State University, Tomsk

Winter landscape with a carnival scene near the Kipdorppoort Bastion in Antwerp. Creator: Vrancx
Winter landscape with a carnival scene near the Kipdorppoort Bastion in Antwerp. Private Collection

Dame mascherate, c. 1909. Creator: Ciardi, Emma (1879-1933)
Dame mascherate, c. 1909. Found in the Collection of Galleria Nuova Arcadia di Luciano Franchi, Padova

SYDNEY MARDI GRAS 2020 PROGRAM LAUNCH
Bob Downe (centre) poses with Etc Etcetera (left) and Karen from Finance (right) during the program launch of the 2020 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras at Sydney Town Hall in Sydney, Friday

Masked Ball (Il ridotto), Mid of 17th cen Creator: Heintz, Joseph, the Younger
Masked Ball (Il ridotto), Mid of 17th cen.. Private Collection

Bal public, 1818. Creator: Chalon, John James (1778-1854)
Bal public, 1818. Found in the Collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Carnival scene, Place de la Concorde, 1834. Creator: Lami, Eugene Louis (1800-1890)
Carnival scene, Place de la Concorde, 1834. Found in the Collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Mardi Gras parade in Canal Street, New Orleans, USA, 1895. Creator: Unknown
The Mardi Gras parade in Canal Street, New Orleans, USA, 1895. The annual Mardi Gras celebrations have been held in New Orleans, Louisiana, since the early 18th century

Mardi gras in Paris, 1900. Found in the Collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Swing Ride at a Russian Fair, 1821. Found in the Collection of State Museum of A.S. Pushkin, Moscow

The Elephant, 1774. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Leoni Montanari, Vicenza

Pierrot, 1922. Private Collection

Le bal de l Opera (Ball at the Opera), 1866
Le bal de l Ope ra (Ball at the Opera), 1866. Found in the Collection of Muse e Carnavalet, Paris

Mardi Gras day, Rex passing up Camp Street, New Orleans, c. 1900-06 (b / w photo)
867550 Mardi Gras day, Rex passing up Camp Street, New Orleans, c.1900-06 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Season, 1895. Victorian fancy dress: German national costume, an insect, 18th century outfits, and Columbine with dress made of ribbons

La barca dei comici: the Carlo Goldonis journey from Rimini to Chioggia, ca 1855
La barca dei comici:: the Carlo Goldonis journey from Rimini to Chioggia, ca 1855. Found in the Collection of Museo Teatrale alla Scala

Russian village in winter, 1915. Private Collection

Russian village in winter, . Private Collection

Noahs Ark Art Festival, 1913. Private Collection

Casino (Il ridotto) in Venice, ca 1757. Found in the collection of Museo della Fondazione Querini Stampalia, Venezia

The Charlatan, ca 1757. Found in the collection of Fondation Bemberg, Toulouse

May Ball given at Versailles during the Carnival of 1763, c. 1763. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

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"Mardi Gras: A Celebration of Masks, Costumes, and Festivities Around the World" Step into a world of enchantment and mystery as a woman in a feather Venetian mask strikes a pose during the Venice Carnival in Burano, Venice. The vibrant colors and intricate details of her mask transport us to an era where elegance meets revelry. Travel back in time to 1832 with Louis-Leopold Boilly's captivating carnival scene. This painting captures the essence with its lively atmosphere filled with laughter, music, and dancing. It reminds us that this celebration has been bringing joy for centuries. The Church of Santa Maria della Salute stands tall against the backdrop of Venice's canals. Built between 1740-41 by Michele Marieschi, it is not only an architectural marvel but also serves as a symbol of faith during Mardi Gras festivities. In St. Petersburg's Admiralty Square during the 1850s, Russian Ice Mountain became an iconic attraction for Mardi Gras revellers. Benjamin Paterssen's artwork from 1788 depicts Catherine the Great herself visiting this icy wonderland—a testament to how diverse cultures embrace this festive season. Fast forward to Sydney Mardi Gras 2022—the energy is electrifying. Colorful floats parade through the streets as people come together to celebrate love, diversity, and equality. This modern take on Mardi Gras showcases how traditions evolve while keeping their spirit alive. From Africa comes Sikasso's Mali Bobo masks—symbols deeply rooted in their culture—adding another layer of richness to our understanding of global celebrations like Mardi Gras. These masks represent ancestral spirits and bring blessings upon those who wear them during festivities. Back in Venice once again; behold another stunning costume worn by a woman at the Venice Carnival—an embodiment of grace and beauty amidst alluring masquerade balls that captivate hearts year after year.