Masquerade Collection (page 2)

La Vivandière à la Grecque, 1771. Creator: Bossi
La Vivandiere a la Grecque, 1771. From Mascarade a la Grecque

"A Fete Champetre" painted by Watteau, 1857. Creator: Unknown. "A Fete Champetre" painted by
"A Fete Champetre" painted by Watteau, 1857. Engraving of a painting. In the foreground a gentleman is entreating a lady to take up the tambourine and accompany him in a duet

Charlotta Fredrika Sparre as "La Folie", 1744. Creator: Antoine Pesne
Charlotta Fredrika Sparre as "La Folie", 1744

Costume design for the play The Masquerade by M. Lermontov, 1917. Creator: Golovin, Alexander Yakovlevich (1863-1930)
Costume design for the play The Masquerade by M. Lermontov, 1917. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Costume design for the play The Masquerade by M. Lermontov, 1917. Creator: Golovin, Alexander Yakovlevich (1863-1930)
Costume design for the play The Masquerade by M. Lermontov, 1917. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Night Banquet and Masquerade, 1580-1630. Creator: Joos van Winghe
Night Banquet and Masquerade, 1580-1630. Copy after Joos van Winghe

U.S.S. Maine, a fancy dress ball, 1896. Creator: Unknown
U.S.S. Maine, a fancy dress ball, 1896

The Giovedì Grasso Festival in front of the Ducal Palace in Venice, ca 1775. Creator: Guardi, Francesco (1712-1793)
The Giovedi Grasso Festival in front of the Ducal Palace in Venice, ca 1775. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Dance. Creator: Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755)
The Dance. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Masquerade. Intermedium; Holberg Gallery. Scenes from Ludvig Holberg's comedies, 1813

Goblet, rim decorated with masque with gaping mouth, published 1579. Creator: Georg Wechter I
Goblet, rim decorated with masque with gaping mouth, published 1579

Goblet decorated with masque, published 1579. Creator: Georg Wechter I
Goblet decorated with masque, published 1579

Goblet decorated with a masque with open mouth, published 1579. Creator: Georg Wechter I
Goblet decorated with a masque with open mouth, published 1579

Goblet, rim decorated with masque and bouquet of fruit, published 1579. Creator: Georg Wechter I
Goblet, rim decorated with masque and bouquet of fruit, published 1579

Goblet with two Masques on lid, published 1579. Creator: Georg Wechter I
Goblet with two Masques on lid, published 1579

Sultane reine, 1748. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
Sultane reine, 1748

Masquerade on the Pont-Neuf, 1830. Creator: Guillaume Frederic Ronmy
Masquerade on the Pont-Neuf, 1830

Masquerade Costume. Creator: Arcimboldo, Giuseppe (1527-1593)
Masquerade Costume. Found in the collection of the Gallerie degli Uffizi, Florence

Il Ridotto, Mid of the 18th cen. Creator: Longhi, Pietro (1701-1785)
Il Ridotto, Mid of the 18th cen. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

The Tooth Puller, plate nine from Selection of Pictures from Venetian Collections, 1765. Creator: Giacomo Leonardis
The Tooth Puller, plate nine from Selection of Pictures from Venetian Collections, 1765

Masquerade
Lolita Lorenzo

Hot-air balloon is the main attraction of the open cerimony of the Venice carnival in Cannaregio. Venice, Veneto, Italy

Woman as Man series: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Martin Lee

Venetian costumes and masks: the mask of Harlequin Veneto. Date of Photograph:1860 ca

Young Scandinavian women in costume-ball dress Europe. Date of Photograph:1920-1935

Processional float with masks during the carnival festivity in Acireale. Acireale. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Hungarian traditional masks Hungary. Date of Photograph:1928 - 1935

A man wears a Hungarian traditional fancy dress Hungary. Date of Photograph:1928 - 1935

Allegories of the senses: vision Europe. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Allegories of the senses: hearing Europe. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Allegories of the senses: smell Europe. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Portrait of young women in carnival costumes Europe. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1925 ca

Portrait of group in carnival costumes Europe. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1925 ca

Children dressed as carnival. Date of Photograph:1908 ca

Man dressed as Pulcinella Naples. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Venetian costumes and masks: the mask of Buranella Europe. Date of Photograph:1860 ca

An actor, portrayed during the acting of Bajazzo I pagliacci, by Ruggero Leocavallo, directed by Georg Hartmann. In the foreground on the right, a cameraman is shooting the scene

Allegories of the senses: touch Europe. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Portrait of group in Pierrot costumes Europe. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1925 ca

Allegories of the senses: taste Europe. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Venetian costumes and masks: clown mask Europe. Date of Photograph:1860 ca

Portrait of a man disguised as an ancient Roman Catania Aci Castello. Date of Photograph:18/03//1904

Portrait of a fancy dressed couple posing on a flight of steps Florence. Date of Photograph:27/02/1922

Portrait of a fancy dressed couple posing in a garden Florence. Date of Photograph:27/02/1922

Portrait of two fancy dressed young women posing in a garden Florence. Date of Photograph:27/02/1922

Portrait of two fancy dressed young women posing near a fountain Florence. Date of Photograph:27/02/1922

Picture of a child in a mask in the courtyard Europe. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Picture of a child, with raised arm, in a mask in the courtyard Europe. Date of Photograph:1922-1930 ca

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"Unveiling the Enigma: Exploring the Allure of Masquerade" Step into a world of mystery and intrigue as two ladies adorned in resplendent blue and gold masks transport us to the enchanting Venice Carnival, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This captivating Elspeth Phelps advertisement from 1920 captures the essence of this timeless tradition. The iconic Lon Chaney takes center stage in "Phantom of the Opera, " a 1925 film that epitomizes the allure and mystique surrounding masquerades. His haunting portrayal lingers in our minds, reminding us of the hidden identities concealed behind elaborate disguises. Venice, with its vibrant Venetian Carnival, has long been synonymous with masquerades. A lady and gentleman clad in red and white masks evoke an air of elegance against this picturesque backdrop. The city's rich history comes alive through these masked figures wandering its labyrinthine streets. Delving deeper into cultural customs, we encounter Native American hunters donning wolf-skins as clever camouflage during their hunts—a striking example of how masquerades transcend time and geography. Amidst Venice's architectural marvels stands The Church of Santa Maria della Salute, an embodiment of grandeur since 1740/41. Its opulence serves as a fitting setting for masked revelers who gather within its hallowed halls during extravagant balls. Traveling back to 1788, we witness a woman gracefully swathed in a ball gown while concealing her identity behind an exquisite mask—an emblematic image capturing society's fascination with anonymity at lavish gatherings. Queen Artemisia herself graces our narrative; her pen-and-ink portrait from c. 1609 showcases her regal poise combined with an enigmatic allure—proof that even royalty succumbs to the allure of masquerades' secrets. Yet not all is veiled beneath layers of disguise; some moments demand vulnerability.