Stage Set Collection

Germany, Bayreuth, The Rhine-daughters, Sketch for scenic design of The Ring of the Nibelungs by Richard Wagner
Hermann Hendrich (1854-1931), The Rhine-daughters, sketch for the scenic design of The Ring of the Nibelungs by Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Italy, Desdemona, Othello and Iago, illustration for the opera Otello (1887) by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), oleograph 19th century, Civica Raccolta Delle Stampe Achille Bertarelli (Library)

Germany, Bayreuth, Scenic design for Temple of the Holy Grail, first act of Parsifal by Richard Wagner
Paul von Joukowsky (1845-1912), Max Bruckner (1836-1918) and Gotthold Bruckner (1844-1892), scenic design for the Temple of the Holy Grail, first act of Parsifal (1882) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

Germany, Berlin, Set design for performance The Magic Flute, the Queen of the night
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute), 1791. Set design by Simon Quaglio (1795-1878), the Queen of the Night. Performance at Berlin, 1818

Chinese theatre, San Francisco
2603929 Chinese theatre, San Francisco; (add.info.: Chinese theatre, San Francisco. Wood engraving c1870).

Scene from "The Workmen of Paris", at the Adelphi Theatre; Paris by Moonlight, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "The Workmen of Paris", at the Adelphi Theatre; Paris by Moonlight, 1864. London stage production. 'There are two novel and elaborate scenic effects

Scene from "The Merchant of Venice", at the Princess Theatre: the Elopement of Jessica, 1858. London stage production

Scene from the Ballet of "La Bresilienne" at the Royal Italian Opera House, Covent Garden, 1858
Scene from the Ballet of "La Bresilienne" at the Royal Italian Opera House, Covent Garden, [London], 1858. This pretty little ballet...has sustained its character well throughout

Scene from the opera of "Robin Hood", at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1860. Creator: Smyth
Scene from the opera of "Robin Hood", at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1860. Many of our London readers who have been spectators of this most popular Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre

Teresa Vandoni, Italian Singer at the Royal Opera, Stockholm, 1797. Creator: Carl Fredrik von Breda
Teresa Vandoni, Italian Singer at the Royal Opera, Stockholm, 1797

Decorations for Season-opening Kabuki Performances at Saruwakamachi, between c1847 and c1852. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Decorations for Season-opening Kabuki Performances at Saruwakamachi, between circa 1847 and circa 1852. From Famous Views of the Eastern Capital

Saruwaka Shibaimachi The Theater District in Saruwaka (Cho); The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo V... 1863
Saruwaka Shibaimachi The Theater District in Saruwaka (Cho); The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo V in the Role of Hitotsuya no Baba The Old Woman of the Lonely House, 1863

Actors Reversing Gender Roles in the Story of Narukami (image 1 of 3), 1854. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Actors Reversing Gender Roles in the Story of Narukami (image 1 of 3), 1854. Male actor in female role who is dressing as a man

Exedra and cascade inspired by the Water Theater at Villa Aldobrandini, Frascati. Creator: Anon
Exedra and cascade inspired by the Water Theater at Villa Aldobrandini, Frascati

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

Scene from Mr. Brougham's comedy of "Romance and Reality", at the Hammersmith Theatre, 1860. London stage production. Act IV

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

Design for a theater decor for the Flemish Opera Het Kapertje, 1782-1837. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers
Design for a theater decor for the Flemish Opera Het Kapertje, 1782-1837

Design for a stage set for a prison vestibule, 1779. Creator: Pieter Barbiers
Design for a stage set for a prison vestibule, 1779

Design for a theater decor of an interior, 1779. Creator: Pieter Barbiers
Design for a theater decor of an interior, 1779

Design for a theater decor of a church interior, 1779. Creator: Pieter Barbiers
Design for a theater decor of a church interior, 1779

Design for a theater decor with a garden, c.1727-c.1780. Creator: Pieter Barbiers
Design for a theater decor with a garden, c.1727-c.1780

Design for a theater decor of a column gallery with Loggia, 1779. Creator: Pieter Barbiers
Design for a theater decor of a column gallery with Loggia, 1779

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

Dungeon - design for a stage set, 1700-1800. Creator: J.A. Tempelier
Dungeon - design for a stage set, 1700-1800. Theatre set

The royal family sitting under a canopy, watching dancers perform the opening ballet o... ca. 1700
The royal family sitting under a canopy, watching dancers perform the opening ballet of La Costanza d'Ulisse, ca. 1700

Open-air theatre performance, 1670-1698. Creator: Matthys Naiveu
Open-air theatre performance, 1670-1698

Scene from the New Ballet of "Les Quatre Saisons", at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1856. Creator: Smyth
Scene from the New Ballet of "Les Quatre Saisons", at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1856. London stage production:..a divertissement

Mr. W. S. Woodin's Entertainment, "The Olio of Oddities" - scene, "The Lakes", 1856. Self-styled polygraphist, or impressionist, who portrayed

Bates, Blanche, Miss (Mrs. George Creel), portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bates, Blanche, Miss (Mrs. George Creel), portrait photograph, 1919 Mar. 6

Scenes from Aedipus, a play by Augustin Duncan, between 1915 and 1921. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Scenes from Aedipus, a play by Augustin Duncan, between 1915 and 1921

Scenes from Aedipus, a play by Augustin Duncan, between 1915 and 1921. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Scenes from Aedipus, a play by Augustin Duncan, between 1915 and 1921

The pageant, "The star of Ethiopia, " in Philadelphia, 1916-08. Creator: Scurloack
The pageant, "The star of Ethiopia, " in Philadelphia, 1916-08

Haymarket - Scene from "The Second Calendar and the Queen of Beauty...", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Haymarket - Scene from "The Second Calendar and the Queen of Beauty who had to fight with the Genie", 1850. London stage production by the brothers Brough

Lyceum - Scene from "King Charming; or, The Blue Bird of Paradise", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Lyceum - Scene from "King Charming; or, The Blue Bird of Paradise", 1850. London stage production of James Planche's play

Stage Design. Creator: Unknown
Stage Design

Stage Design. Creator: Unknown
Stage Design

Scene from Opera, n.d. Creator: John Martin
Scene from Opera, n.d. Attributed to John Martin

The weavers, 1916 Creator: Arnold Genthe
The weavers, 1916

The weavers, 1916 Creator: Arnold Genthe
The weavers, 1916

Flying Monster. Creator: Robert Caney
Flying Monster

Stage Set Consisting Of Painted Panels, Fabrics, And Fans, 1870/1890. Creator: Robert Caney
Stage Set Consisting Of Painted Panels, Fabrics, And Fans, 1870/1890

Interior of an Ancient Egyptian Temple, c.1888. Creator: Robert Caney
Interior of an Ancient Egyptian Temple, c.1888

Stage Set with a Statue Of Saint George Slaying the Dragon. Creator: Robert Caney
Stage Set with a Statue Of Saint George Slaying the Dragon

Underworld Scene with a Man and Woman Enthroned and Death Standing Guard. Creator: Robert Caney
Underworld Scene with a Man and Woman Enthroned and Death Standing Guard

Stage Set With Paintings And Statues. Creator: Robert Caney
Stage Set With Paintings And Statues

Underwater Scene. Creator: Robert Caney
Underwater Scene

Lake Scene with Fairies and Swans. Creator: Robert Caney
Lake Scene with Fairies and Swans

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Step into the enchanting world of stage sets, where imagination and creativity collide to bring stories to life. From Italy to Germany, these captivating illustrations transport us to a realm of theatrical wonder. In Italy, we find ourselves amidst the tragic tale of Desdemona and Othello, as well as the cunning Iago. Giuseppe Verdi's opera Otello (1887) comes alive through an exquisite oleograph that captures the essence of this timeless masterpiece. Moving on to Germany, we are transported to Berlin for a performance of The Magic Flute. Set design unveils the majestic presence of the Queen of the Night, her ethereal beauty casting a spell over all who witness her magnificence. Bayreuth beckons us next with Richard Wagner's epic The Ring of the Nibelungs. A sketch for scenic design reveals the mesmerizing Rhine-daughters in all their aquatic splendor while another set design showcases the awe-inspiring Temple of the Holy Grail from Parsifal's first act. Stepping away from classical works, we delve into Tennessee Williams' evocative plays. His words come alive on stage as vibrant backdrops create an atmospheric backdrop for his characters' emotional journeys. Music takes center stage at Capital Radio Jazz Festival in London (1979), where legendary B. B. King captivates audiences with his soulful melodies. The grandeur of Alexandra Palace serves as a fitting backdrop for this unforgettable performance. Returning to Germany once more, Karl Friedrich Schinkel's illustration transports us deep into The Magic Flute's mystical world. We find ourselves standing before The Temple of Isis and Osiris - an architectural marvel that embodies both mystery and enchantment. The historical allure continues with Mathaus Küsel’s set designs from Il Pomo D'Oro (1668). As we peer into Il Fuoco Eterno (1674), our gaze falls upon Rome's Roman curia, guarded and regal.