Masked Collection

Plague doctor, 17th century artwork
Plague doctor. 17th century artwork titled Doktor Schnabel von Rom (Beak Doctor from Rome). The text is in Latin. The costumes bronze mask contained aromatic herbs and reduced exposure to bad air

The Chariot by Kay Nielsen
An image of a dancer being carried to her carriage in the background by a masked man. Date: 29th January 1930

Annie Peck masked and dressed for climbing
Annie Smith Peck (October 19, 1850 July 18, 1935), American mountaineer pictured in her climbing outfit at the time she had scaled Mount Huascan

Scotland, UK, satellite image
Scotland, UK. North is at top. Natural colour satellite image showing Scotland in the United Kingdom, with the surrounding territories shaded out

Venice, Veneto, Italy; A masked character in front of the Palazzo dei Dogi during Carnival

Plague doctor, 18th century
Plague doctor. 18th-century artwork of the costume worn by a plague doctor, or any doctor dealing with quarantined patients

Carnival in Venice by C. H. Shepard
Glowing and colourful scene showing various masked revellers enjoying the Carnival in Venice

X-X-X-X-Xmas by J. Gordge
Two lovers dressed as Columbine and Harlequin prepare for a romantic kiss at what looks to be a deserted party

Costume Design for Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
3060378 Costume Design for Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1914 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Brailovsky, Leonid Mihhaylovich (1867-1937); The Museum of the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow

Mergellus albellus, smew
Plate 37 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Cover of Police Mag. 1933
Magazine cover showing a dangerous masked woman

Bobo masks during festivities, Sikasso, Mali, Africa

Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Masked faces and costumes at the Venice Carnival, with gondolas on waterfront and San Giorgio Maggiore behind, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Mudman from Asaro district in the Highlands, at sing sing, Kowedobu, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Pacific

Shakespeare / Much Ado
Antonio, Hero and Beatrice

C18TH COSTUME / 1913
C18th costume for a masked ball: gold dress with panniers & echelles, white petticoat ornamented with a garland of roses, black lace engageantes, a high white wig with roses

Masked couple posing in front of St Mark's Basilica during the carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Africa, Namibia. a weaver bird building a nest

The Battle of Mons in 1914 (litho)
3252867 The Battle of Mons in 1914 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Mons, 1914. The famous stirrup charge of the Gordons and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, who)

Venice dream
Bruno Lavi

shadow
Masatoshi Washimi

shadow
Masatoshi Washimi

Where does the mask begin and end?
Simon JG Ciappara FRPS

Lion Mom
Jota de jai

Twelve
Treechild

HALF
Julija Belickienė

Take off the masks
Martin Lee

Faces
Aylin Demir

Glittered Beauty
Artelele

Self-limit
Sumit Dhuper

Self-limit
Sumit Dhuper

White Flowers Bouquet
Frida Floral Studio

Golden Lights at Venice Nights
Barak Shacked

Ballerina in der Treppe
James Graf

The clown's mask
Rachel Pansky

The scream
Pasquale Guerra

Bunny
Pasquale Guerra

Masked Beauty
Colin Dixon

Arabic woman
Kawthar Alghasham

air 2
Klaus Tesching

La desolata
Pasquale Guerra

New Face
Sandra Ulfig ARPS

Pivotal Changes
Elizabeth Cowle

Sammy Masquerade Mask B&W
Chris Sallis

THE IMPORTANCE OF A FATHER
The Jar - Geir Jartveit

When you play, never mind who listens to you
Ruslan Bolgov

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic: A Journey through Masked Histories and Cultures" Step into a world shrouded in mystery as we explore the captivating realm of masks. From the haunting Plague doctors of the 17th century to Kay Nielsen's enchanting artwork in "The Chariot, " these masked figures have left an indelible mark on history. Travel with us to Scotland, UK, where satellite images reveal a land steeped in ancient traditions and hidden secrets. Annie Peck, masked and dressed for climbing, embodies bravery and determination against nature's challenges. Witness the evolution of plague doctors from their eerie origins in the 18th century to C. H. Shepard's vibrant portrayal during Carnival in Venice. X-X-X-X-Xmas by J. Gordge adds a touch of festive intrigue while Costume Design for Don Giovanni by Mozart transports us to an operatic world filled with masked allure. Venice, Veneto, Italy beckons us further into its seductive embrace as we encounter a mysterious character standing before Palazzo dei Dogi during Carnival. The Commedia dell'arte engraving from the 16th century reminds us of Italy's rich theatrical heritage. Delve deeper into mask culture across continents as we uncover Bobo masks amidst festivities in Sikasso, Mali, Africa. These intricate creations celebrate tradition and community spirit. Finally, let Police Mag. 's cover from 1933 serve as a reminder that even within our own societies, masks can hide both truth and deception. Join us on this mesmerizing journey through time and space where every mask holds untold stories waiting to be unraveled. Discover how these enigmatic disguises continue to captivate our imagination across diverse cultures worldwide.