Mask Collection (page 22)

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de la Cour, between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de la Cour, between c1678 and c1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Le Docleur Baloüarde, between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Le Docleur Balouarde, between c1678 and c1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Le Vulcain de l'Opera, between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Le Vulcain de l'Opera, between c1678 and c1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Arlequin, between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Arlequin, between c1678 and c1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité, en Habit d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite, en Habit d'Este, 1687

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualité en Habit d'Esté, 1687. Creator: Nicolas Arnoult
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Femme de Qualite en Habit d'Este, 1687

Illustration for the Works of J.P.C. Florian, 1796. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for the Works of J.P.C. Florian, 1796

Jupiter and Callisto, 1655. Creator: Caesar Boëtius van Everdingen
Jupiter and Callisto, 1655

Figurine of a Theater Mask (?), Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE). Creator: Unknown
Figurine of a Theater Mask (?), Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE)

Theater Mask Figurine, Probably Roman Period (100-395 CE) or later. Creator: Unknown
Theater Mask Figurine, Probably Roman Period (100-395 CE) or later

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Flautin, between circa 1678 and circa 1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Flautin, between circa 1678 and circa 1693

Man and woman in Masquerade costumes, 1804-1866. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Man and woman in Masquerade costumes, 1804-1866

The Infantes Offer to Accompany Ruy Velazquez in His Campaign Against the Moors, 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
The Infantes Offer to Accompany Ruy Velazquez in His Campaign Against the Moors, 1612. From The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 19

Françoise Ravel as the Harlequin, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as the Harlequin, 1855-1859

AI IMAGE - A plague doctor, 17th century, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - A plague doctor, 17th century, (2023). Physician who treated victims of bubonic plague, wearing an ankle-length overcoat and a bird-like beak mask

AI IMAGE - A plague doctor, 17th century, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - A plague doctor, 17th century, (2023). Physician who treated victims of bubonic plague, wearing an ankle-length overcoat and a bird-like beak mask

Lama Dance at Jummoo, performed before the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: W. H. O
Lama Dance at Jummoo, performed before the Prince of Wales, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....a weird terrible performance of Lamas from Thibet...[there were] four large brazen

Theater Mask Figurine, Greco-Roman Period (200 B.C.-A.D. 395 ). Creator: Unknown
Theater Mask Figurine, Greco-Roman Period (200 B.C.-A.D. 395 )

Three women in Roman masquerade costumes, 1790. Creator: Daniel Dupré
Three women in Roman masquerade costumes, 1790

Lovisa Ulrika, 1720-1782, Queen of Sweden, Princess of Prussia, early-mid 18th century

Actors as Lion Dancers (image 1 of 4), c1850. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Actors as Lion Dancers (image 1 of 4), c1850

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Arlequin, Bound 1703-1704. Creators: Jean Doliver, Jacques Le Pautre
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Arlequin, Bound 1703-1704

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

Costumes de Différent Pays, Venitienne en Habit de Masque, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Different Pays, Venitienne en Habit de Masque, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Danseur des Ysles Sandwich, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Danseur des Ysles Sandwich, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Chef de l'Isle de Ste. Christine, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Chef de l'Isle de Ste. Christine, c1797

Costumes de Différents Pays, Negre Circoncis de Bar, Près Gorée, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Negre Circoncis de Bar, Pres Goree, c1797

Face Protector, Mid-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Face Protector, Mid-19th century

Masque Antique, 1923, (1956). Creator: Eugene Atget
Masque Antique, 1923, (1956)

Baker, California, USA, 2022. Creator: Ethel Davies
Baker, California, USA, 2022. An alien Trump under glass at the Alien Fresh Jerky rest stop between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, California, USA

A Mashed Actor Playing the Guitar, 1616. Creator: Jacques Callot
A Mashed Actor Playing the Guitar, 1616. From Les Gobbi, plate 20

The Hurdy-Gurdy Player, 1616. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Hurdy-Gurdy Player, 1616. From Les Gobbi, plate 15

A Duellist with a Sword and a Dagger, 1616. Creator: Jacques Callot
A Duellist with a Sword and a Dagger, 1616. From Les Gobbi

Day of the Dead, San Diego, California, USA, 2022. Creator: Ethel Davies
Day of the Dead, San Diego, California, USA, 2022. Traditional Mexican-influenced colourful and elaborate skull decorated for the Day of the Dead celebrations (1 November), San Diego, California, USA

Mask of Sumo, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Mask of Sumo, 18th century

Chinese Lion Mask, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Chinese Lion Mask, 18th century

Two women in a carriage, 1852. Creator: Cornelis Springer
Two women in a carriage, 1852. The left woman is masked; two young men in seventeenth-century clothing

Masque grotesque, before 1888. Creator: Henri-Charles Guerard
Masque grotesque, before 1888

Grotesque Mask, before 1888. Creator: Henri-Charles Guerard
Grotesque Mask, before 1888

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame en Escharpe, Bound 1703-1704. Creator: Henri Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame en Escharpe, Bound 1703-1704

Masks Confronting Death, 1888. Artist: James Ensor
Masks Confronting Death, 1888. Museum of Modern Art, New York City

Masques Parisiens, 1889. Creator: Félicien Rops
Masques Parisiens, 1889. Shows version of the coat of arms of the city of Paris with steamboat instead of sailing ship. From Masques Parisiens, frontispiece

La Pudeur de Sodome, 1888. Creator: Félicien Rops
La Pudeur de Sodome, 1888. From La Pudeur de Sodome, frontispiece

Ruy Velazquez Asks Gonzalo Gustos to Deliver a Letter to King Almanzor of Cordoba, 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Ruy Velazquez Asks Gonzalo Gustos to Deliver a Letter to King Almanzor of Cordoba, 1612. From The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 16

Gonzalo Gustos Comes to Ruy Velazquez Promising Satisfaction for His Son's Deeds, 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Gonzalo Gustos Comes to Ruy Velazquez Promising Satisfaction for His Son's Deeds, 1612. From The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 15

The Event at the Ball, from Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitième
The Event at the Ball, from Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitieme siecle, 1774

"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

Anna Elisabeth von der Schulenburg, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Antoine Pesne
Anna Elisabeth von der Schulenburg, 1720-1741, g. Von Arnim-Boytzenburg, countess, Prussian lady-in-waiting, early-mid 18th century

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"Masks: Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of History and Culture" From the golden mask of Tutankhamun displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt to the haunting plague doctor masks depicted in 17th-century artwork, masks have played a significant role throughout history. In a vibrant 19th-century painting, Pulcinella is seen donning a mask while offering pasta to a little Pulcinella, showcasing how masks were not only used for disguise but also as symbols of tradition and entertainment. During times of war and conflict, masks took on new meanings. A recruitment poster for the Corps of Military Police reminds us of their importance in protecting soldiers' identities. Meanwhile, Jackie Robinson's daring steal home under catcher Andy Seminick's tag showcases how even sports embraced masks as tools for strategy and triumph. The dark days of World War II saw women wearing gas masks on the home front as protection against chemical attacks. These images serve as powerful reminders of resilience during challenging times. Masks also hold cultural significance beyond warfare. At Venice Carnival, two ladies adorned with blue and gold masks celebrate this UNESCO World Heritage Site's rich heritage and traditions. Even great composers like Ludwig van Beethoven found inspiration from life or death masks when studying his own features or those who came before him. The intricate details captured by these molds provide insight into their lives and legacies. Whether they are made from gold or worn out of necessity during wartime, whether they conceal our faces or reveal our true selves through artistry - these various types of masks remind us that behind every face lies a story waiting to be told, and are windows into different eras, cultures, emotions – connecting us all through time and space.