Orchestra Pit Collection

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Divan Japonais, between 1892 and 1893. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Divan Japonais, between 1892 and 1893

Princesse Schouwburg in The Hague during the performance of Othello, 1874-1927. Creator: Johan Antonie de Jonge
Princesse Schouwburg in The Hague during the performance of Othello, 1874-1927. The stage and part of the auditorium

Interior of the Soldiers Theatre at Mourmelon-le-Grand, Chalons Camp... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Soldiers Theatre at Mourmelon-le-Grand, Chalons Camp, [France] - from a drawing by M. Beauce, 1860. This theatre, built of wood, and in the most unpretending style

Plate 6 for Oliver Goldsmith's The Vicar of Wakefield, 1776. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate 6 for Oliver Goldsmith's The Vicar of Wakefield, 1776

View of the fire on the stage of the Schouwburg in Amsterdam on 11 May 1772, (1772-1799). Creator: Anon
View of the fire on the stage of the Schouwburg in Amsterdam on 11 May 1772, (1772-1799). Blazing curtain on the right side of the stage. The actors, the musicians and the audience are in panic

Grand Fete and Theatrical Representation at the Hotel de Ville, Paris, in honour of the Peace Plenip Creator: Unknown
Grand Fete and Theatrical Representation at the Hotel de Ville, Paris, in honour of the Peace Plenipotentiaries, 1856....a brilliant spectacle, from 1500 to 2000 persons being present

Le danseur qui se pique d'avoir conservé... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le danseur qui se pique d'avoir conserve... 19th century. [Male dancer in a tutu]. The dancer who regrets having maintained the wonderful traditions of Vestris

The ground floor box, at the Theatre des Varieties, 1883. Creator: Jean Beraud
The ground floor box, at the Theatre des Varieties, 1883

Belgians At Keith Theater, 1919. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Belgians At Keith Theater, 1919. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Belgians At Keith Theater, Washington DC, 1919. Soldiers in uniform on stage with dog-carts. Cart on left appears to be carrying a mounted machine gun

Interior of the Grand Opera-House, at Paris, 1854. Creator: Edmund Evans
Interior of the Grand Opera-House, at Paris, 1854. The aspect of the Salle on first entering strikes principally from its extreme gorgeousness and brilliancy. It seems one gigantic mass of gold

Decoration of the Hall of Spectacles, 1745. Creator: Charles Nicolas Cochin
Decoration of the Hall of Spectacles, 1745

Proscenium arch, the Tivoli Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, 1925. Chicagos Tivoli Theatre was a cinema opened in 1921. It closed in 1963 and was demolished soon afterwards

Dressed by Barclay, 1919-21 (pochoir print)
781123 Dressed by Barclay, 1919-21 (pochoir print) by Taquoy, Maurice (1878-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habilles par Barlcay Illustration from La Guirlande)

The Coliseum (ink & w/c on paper)
473941 The Coliseum (ink & w/c on paper) by Ginner, Charles (1878-1952); 32.4x45.1 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Giuseppe Verdi acclaimed in Teatro della Scala of Milan, following a performance of the opera Falstaff
ALI328243 Giuseppe Verdi acclaimed in Teatro della Scala of Milan, following a performance of the opera Falstaff, from " L Illustrazione Italiana", XX, N

The Surrender of Amsterdam or The Duke of Brunswick in a Bustle, pub. 1787 (hand coloured engraving)
2966794 The Surrender of Amsterdam or The Duke of Brunswick in a Bustle, pub. 1787 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, III, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, III, 1894. Figures on stage, with cymbals player, piper, conductor and drummer in the orchestra pit. From The Yellow Book, Vol. I

Rehearsal of the Pasdeloup Orchestra at the Cirque d Hiver, c. 1879. Orchestra conducted by Jules-Etienne Pasdeloup, Paris

John Grouse and Mother Goose, Sung by Mr Emery of Covent Garden, pub
2494208 John Grouse and Mother Goose, Sung by Mr Emery of Covent Garden, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

The Battle of Bosworth Field: A Scene from the Great Drama of History
3075753 The Battle of Bosworth Field: A Scene from the Great Drama of History, from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (hand coloured etching) by Leech

Interior of the Opera House, completed in 1770 (restored 1952-71) (photo)
PWI91910 Interior of the Opera House, completed in 1770 (restored 1952-71) (photo) by Gabriel, Jacques-Ange (1698-1782); ChAteau de Versailles

Divan Japonais, 1893 (colour litho)
SD84448 Divan Japonais, 1893 (colour litho) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 78.6x59.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Jane Avril (1868-1943) accompanied by Edouard Dujardin

Yvette Guilbert, 1894 (colour lithograph)
5051872 Yvette Guilbert, 1894 (colour lithograph) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); 187x79 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Teatro Reale in Turin (oil on canvas)
FTB165460 The Teatro Reale in Turin (oil on canvas) by Oliviero, Pietro Domenico (c.1672-1754); Museo Civico, Turin, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Divan Japonais, pub. 1892 (colour litho)
2958335 Divan Japonais, pub. 1892 (colour litho) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tecumseh (1768-1813); Native American

A scene from an amateur production of a play titled "School"
MNY381311 A scene from an amateur production of a play titled " School" (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Elephantine Performances, pub. c. 1854 (hand coloured etching)
2493170 Elephantine Performances, pub. c.1854 (hand coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Chicago: The Curtain and Orchestra Pit, Chicago Civic Opera House (b / w photo)
6012115 Chicago: The Curtain and Orchestra Pit, Chicago Civic Opera House (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Curtain and Orchestra Pit)

Pacific-Overtured, - or- a Flight from St Cloud s- over the Wter to Charlet
2966877 Pacific-Overtured, - or- a Flight from St Cloud s- over the Wter to Charlet. - a new Dramatic Peace now Rehearsing, pub

John Bull at the Italian Opera, 1811 (engraving)
DEC84564 John Bull at the Italian Opera, 1811 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 30x23 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum, London; eGerald Coke Handel Collection

The Pit at the Old Bedford, c. 1889 (oil on panel)
657696 The Pit at the Old Bedford, c.1889 (oil on panel) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 20x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pit at the Old Bedford)

The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1761: A Magnificent Theater, 1761

Les grands concerts de l opera, 1895. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Les grands concerts de l opera, 1895

The Laughing Audience, December 1733. Creator: William Hogarth
The Laughing Audience, December 1733

The Laughing Audience, ca. 1800. Creator: Dent
The Laughing Audience, ca. 1800

The Laughing Audience, December 1733. December 1733. Creator: William Hogarth
The Laughing Audience, December 1733

Divan Japonais, 1892-93. 1892-93. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Divan Japonais, 1892-93. Jane Avril sits with Edouard Dujardin, with Yvette Guilbert on stage

The Stage. George Primrose as Horatio, from The Vicar of Wakefield"
The Stage. George Primrose as " Horatio, " from " The Vicar of Wakefield", May 1, 1817

The Laughing Audience, 1733, (1830s). Creator: Unknown
The Laughing Audience, 1733, (1830s). Scene in a theatre: men and women flirting (above), and the audience reacts to the play (below). Metal spikes separate them from the orchestra pit. [Jones & Co

John Grouse and Mother Goose, Sung by Mr Emery of Covent Garden, 1808
John Grouse and Mother Goose, Sung by Mr Emery of Covent Garden, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving)

Elephantine Performances, pub. C. 1854 (hand coloured etching)

Marriage Feast of Sir Henry Unton, c1596, (1903). From the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London. From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Orchestra Muscians, c1872. Artist: Edgar Degas
Orchestra Muscians, c1872. Painting held at the Staedel Museum, Frankfurt am Main. From Die Meister Des XX. Jahrhunderts I. [Verlag E. A. Seemann, Leipzig, 1935]

The Waterloo Chamber, Windsor Castle, Fitted as a theatre for the State Plays of 1891, c1891, (1901). Queen Victoria (1819-1901)

Illustration in light blue, theatre, indoor view of auditorium including stalls and boxes, orchestra pit and stage with closed curtain, high angle view

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"The Orchestra Pit: A Melodic Journey Through Time and Art" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the orchestra pit, where music and art intertwine to create captivating performances. Transport yourself to Chicago, Illinois in 1925, as you take a seat beneath the grand Proscenium arch of the iconic Tivoli Theatre. Feel the anticipation build as musicians dressed by Barclay in 1919-21 prepare to fill the air with their harmonious melodies. Let your imagination soar as you witness Giuseppe Verdi being acclaimed at Teatro della Scala of Milan after a mesmerizing performance of his opera Falstaff. The litho print from "L Illustrazione Italiana" captures this historic moment, forever preserving Verdi's genius. Step back even further into history with hand-colored engravings depicting "The Surrender of Amsterdam. " Marvel at the Duke of Brunswick's bustle and surrender published by S. W. Fores in 1787, evoking both intrigue and amusement. Experience a glimpse into New York's vibrant entertainment scene circa 1898 through a silver gelatin print showcasing minstrels and bands on stage. Let their lively tunes transport you to an era filled with laughter and joy. Delve into Aubrey Beardsley's imaginative world with his Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes from 1894. Allow his intricate illustrations to whisk you away on a whimsical journey where puppets come alive through dance and comedy. Witness the dedication behind every note during a rehearsal of Pasdeloup Orchestra at Cirque d'Hiver around 1879. Feel their passion resonate through each instrument as they strive for perfection before taking center stage. Discover humor amidst theatrical chaos through an amusing hand-colored engraving titled "The Manager and Buz-Bee in a Doctors Wig" from 1812. Let it serve as a reminder that even within artistic endeavors, lighthearted moments can be found.