Mardi Gras Collection

A woman in a feather Venetian mask poses during the Venice Carnival, Burano, Venice, Venato, Italy

Leaving the Masqued Ball. Artist: Garcia y Ramos, Jose (1852-1912)
Leaving the Masqued Ball. Found in the collection of Museo Carmen Thyssen, Malaga

Carnival scene, 1832. Creator: Boilly, Louis-Leopold (1761-1845)
Carnival scene, 1832. Found in the Collection of The Ramsbury Manor Foundation

Russian Ice Mountain on the Admiralty Square in St. Petersburg, 1850s. Private Collection

Theatre National de l Opera, Grand bal de la Mi-Careme, 1921. Private Collection

The Church of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, 1740 / 41. Creator: Michele Marieschi
The Church of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, 1740/41

Catherine the Great Visiting the Ice Mountain in Saint Petersburg, 1788. Artist: Paterssen, Benjamin (1748-1815)
Catherine the Great Visiting the Ice Mountain in Saint Petersburg, 1788. From a private collection

A woman in a beautiful costume poses during the Venice Carnival, Venice; Veneto; Italy

A woman in a feather Venetian mask poses with a glass ball during the Venice Carnival, Burano, Venice, Venato, Italy

A reveller walks through a field during the Faquetaique Courir de Mardi Gras celebration in Eunice, Louisiana, U.S. February 13, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Bachman

Louisiana, New Orleans, Mardi Gras Jester Statue, Riverwalk

Maschere, 1922. Creator: Malerba, Gian Emilio (1880-1926)
Maschere, 1922. Found in the Collection of the Galleria nazionale d'arte moderna, Rom.

Carnival scene. Monthly newsletter: February. Creator: Krenek, Carl (1880-1949)
Carnival scene. Monthly newsletter: February. Private Collection

Promenade de la vache enragée, ca 1897. Creator: Abel-Truchet, Louis (1857-1918)
Promenade de la vache enragee, ca 1897. Private Collection

Vue des montagnes de glace pendant le carnaval à Moscou, 1817-1824. Creator: Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830)
Vue des montagnes de glace pendant le carnaval a Moscou, 1817-1824. Private Collection

Théâtre de l'Opéra. Bal masqué, 1896. Creator: Gray (Boulanger), Henri (1858-1924)
Theatre de l'Opera. Bal masque, 1896. Private Collection

Mardi Gras, New Orleans, approach of fleet with Rex, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Mardi Gras, New Orleans, approach of fleet with Rex, c1900

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

Carnival floats on the Meir in Antwerp, 1670. Creator: Bie, Erasmus de (1629-1675)
Carnival floats on the Meir in Antwerp, 1670. Found in the collection of the Musee de Flandre, Cassel

Le Mardi Gras, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Mardi Gras, 19th century. [Carnival scene. First man]: Tell me...Balandier...is it raining? [Second man]: You're wrong...Moussard...on the contrary I think I've got a bit sunburnt!

The Dance, Mid of the 18th cen. Creator: Longhi, Pietro (1701-1785)
The Dance, Mid of the 18th cen. Private Collection

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

A man in an elaborate costume stands in front of the Basilica Saan Marco in St. Marks square during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman poses in front of a colourful facade on Burano, Venice, Venato, Italy

A woman dressed as a clown holds a ballon in front of a colourful facade on Burano, Venice, Venato, Italy

A woman wearing a hat decorated with an old sailing ship poses at the Venice Carnival, Venice; veneto; Italy

A man dressed as a joker poses during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman in costume poses in St. Marks square during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A couple in costume during the Venice Carnival posing in front of Venice lagoon, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Two women pose in the arcade at St. Marks Square, Venice; veneto; Italy

Four people dressed up during the Venice Carnival stand in front of the Basilica in St. Marks square, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman in a colourful costume poses with a toy dog in a street on Burano Island during the Venice Carnival, Burano, Venice, Italy

Carnival in Havana, Cuba
3786120 Carnival in Havana, Cuba; (add.info.: Carnival in Havana, Cuba. Early 20th century.); Lebrecht History

Carnival in Havana, Cuba
3786126 Carnival in Havana, Cuba; (add.info.: Carnival in Havana, Cuba. Early 20th century.); Lebrecht History

Pierrot and the fairy godmother of Colombine, 1888 (illustration)
1960642 Pierrot and the fairy godmother of Colombine, 1888 (illustration) by Willette, Adolphe Leon (1857-1926); (add.info.: Pierrot and the fairy godmother of Colombine. Costume for mardi gras)

iSYDNEY MARDI GRAS 2022
Pride flags are seen ahead of the 44th annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney, Saturday, March 5, 2022. (aP Image/Bianca De Marchi)

SYDNEY MARDI GRAS 2022
Dancers take part in rehearsals as part of MINI Show of Big Love ahead of the 44th annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney, Saturday, March 5, 2022

COOGEE RAINBOW WALK
Members of the public use a beachside rainbow walkway to Celebrate Mardi Grar at Coggee Beach in Sydney on Sunday, February 21, 2021. (aP Image/Joel Carrett)

Ice Mountains, ca 1814. Artist: Anonymous
Ice Mountains, ca 1814. Private Collection

La Mi-Careme sur les Boulevards, 1897. Artist: Camille Pissarro
La Mi-Careme sur les Boulevards, 1897. From The Studio Volume 79, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1920]

Italy, Veneto, Venice, a couple pose in costume during the Venice Carnival on a foggy day

Italy, Veneto, Venice, a model poses in costume during the Venice Carnival on a foggy day

Italy, Veneto, Venice, a black and white version of a couple in costume in front of Salute during the Venice Carnival

Italy, Veneto, Venice, two models in illuminated costumes pose in front of gondolas on a foggy morning during the Venice Carnival

Detail of the traditional outfit used by Nazare women. Colourful dresses with seven skirts. Nazare, Portugal

A woman and her dog pose in costume during the Venice Carnival, San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice; Veneto; Italy

A woman in a colourful costume walks through St. Marks square during the Venice Carnival, Venice; Veneto; Italy

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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.