Operetta Collection (page 3)

The Mikado (engraving)
610569 The Mikado (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mikado. Illustration for Pen and Pencil magazine, late 19th century)

Entry ticket to the Royal Surrey Gardens, Walworth, Surrey (engraving)
610425 Entry ticket to the Royal Surrey Gardens, Walworth, Surrey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry ticket to the Royal Surrey Gardens, Walworth)

"Three Little Maids from School are We"(photo)
559931 " Three Little Maids from School are We" (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Three Little Maids from School are We")

Der Lustige Krieg (chromolitho)
735091 Der Lustige Krieg (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der Lustige Krieg)

Albert Brasseur, Frenchcomedian and operetta singer. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786103 Albert Brasseur, Frenchcomedian and operetta singer. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by de Losques, Daniel (Thouroude) (1880-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Brasseur)

Rip, operetta at the Theatre de la Gaite (colour litho)
2818585 Rip, operetta at the Theatre de la Gaite (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Grand Duchess (of Gerolstein), Savoy Theatre, London, English version of the operetta by Offenbach, Meilhac and Halevy, words by C H Brookfield, lyrics by Adrian Ross. Date: 1897

Marguerite Namara of the Opera Comique, Paris wearing a creation of her own design (a banana coloured dress and coat), 1925

Two dancers: Virginia Marvin - left - and Barbara
Two dancers in 1927: Virginia Marvin (left) had been with Mikhail Mordkin as solo dancer and in the Eastern tour company of the Shubert Operetta My Maryland

Dolls of ballet dancers Rosalie Taglioni and Caroline
The ballerina Mlle. Marie Taglioni doll in peasants cap with gold pins as Rosalie in La Resemblance, and ballerina Mlle. Caroline Brocard doll as Ninetta in The Maid of Palaiseau as dolls dressed by

Marie Montbazon, French actress and singer
Marie Montbazon as Bettina in La Mascotte, a comic opera by Chivot and Audran, performed at the Theatre des Bouffes Parisiens, 1880

Underwing moths, Catocala pacta and Catocala coniuncta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur

Poster for HMS Pinafore, performed by Gorman
SNG127067 Poster for HMS Pinafore, performed by Gormans Church Choir at the Broadway Theatre (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; American

HMS Pinafore, Little Buttercup mixes up the children
HMS Pinafore. Little Buttercup explains that when she was baby-farming (nursing babies while their Papas and Mamas were travelling), she mixed up baby Captain Corcoran and baby Ralph Rackstraw

HMS Pinafore, Corcoran presents Little Buttercup
HMS Pinafore. Corcoran presented blushing Little Buttercup to Sir Joseph, who gave her sixpence on the spot. Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, Captain Corcoran marched away
HMS Pinafore. Captain Corcoran is taken away. A couple of marines marched him off under the command of the smallest midshipman in the ship. Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, Captain Corcoran and Sir Joseph Porter
HMS Pinafore. Captain Corcoran is trying to pat himself on the back when Sir Joseph Porter approaches. " What are you trying to do?" said Sir Joseph. Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, Dick Deadeye and Captain Corcoran
HMS Pinafore. Captain Corcoran and sailor Dick Deadeye. " Deadeye!" said the Captain, " You here? Don t!" Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, Little Buttercup and the captain
HMS Pinafore. Little Buttercup and Captain Corcoran. Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, Sir Joseph Porter and Josephine Corcoran
HMS Pinafore. Sir Joseph Porter with Josephine Corcoran at the ships table. Her short and snappish replies to Sir Josephs pretty speeches at dinner. Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, lunch on board ship
HMS Pinafore. Luncheon in the ward-room on board ship (the apartment assigned to the lieutenants on board a man-o -war}. Date: 1908

HMS Pinafore, Josephine Corcoran and Sir Joseph Porter
HMS Pinafore. Pretty lady smelling a rose is admired by an older gentlemen who peers at her through a monocle. Sir Joseph Porter was one of the many people who had fallen a victim to the beauty of

HMS Pinafore, Ralph Rackstraw in the rigging
HMS Pinafore (Gilbert & Sullivan operetta), Able Seaman Ralph Rackstraw in the rigging. Date: 1908

Caricature of Hortense Schneider (1833-1920) from the front cover of
CHT170482 Caricature of Hortense Schneider (1833-1920) from the front cover of Le Drolatique, 22nd June, 1867 (colour litho) by Durandeau, (fl.1867); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Poster advertising Veronique a comic opera with words by A. Vanloo and G
CHT185947 Poster advertising Veronique a comic opera with words by A. Vanloo and G. Duval and music by Andre Messager, 1898 (colour litho) by Pean, Rene (1875-1940); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier

Poster for the operette "Diva"put to music by Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880
JLJ4684044 Poster for the operette " Diva" put to music by Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880) at the Parisian Bouffes, 19th century (engraving) by Cheret

Poster for "Le chateau a Toto"with music by Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880
JLJ4684033 Poster for " Le chateau a Toto" with music by Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880) at the Theatre du Palais Royal, illustration by Jules Cheret (1836-1932) 1868

Allegory of the operette in vogue at the end of the 19th century (tuning)
XEE4169872 Allegory of the operette in vogue at the end of the 19th century (tuning) by Moloch (Colomb B.) (1849-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster for operetta "Louis XIV"at La Scala
LSE4105646 Poster for operetta " Louis XIV" at La Scala by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster for operetta " Louis XIV" at La Scala)

Sir Arthur Sullivan: As a Chorister (b / w photo)
6009488 Sir Arthur Sullivan: As a Chorister (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: As a Chorister)

Fascimile of MS of "The Lost Chord"(b / w photo)
6009480 Fascimile of MS of " The Lost Chord" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"The Mikado"(litho)
6009467 " The Mikado" (litho) by Havers, Alice (1850-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Mikado." Illustration for Souvenir of Sir Arthur Sullivan by Walter J Wells)

It Came Upon The Midnight Clear: Facsimile of the First Bars. (b / w photo)
6009466 It Came Upon The Midnight Clear: Facsimile of the First Bars. (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: It Came Upon The Midnight Clear)

Title page, The Story of the Mikado
Title page design, The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921

Their eyes met - Nanki Poo and Yum-Yum
Their eyes met, Nanki Poo and Yum-Yum - The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921

Music cover, The Gondoliers Waltz, P Bucalossi
Music cover, The Gondoliers Waltz, by P Bucalossi, based on music from the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, The Gondoliers. 1889

Pish Tush, run him off - The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921

I claim my perjured lover, Nanki Poo - The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921

He saw Yum-Yum enter the garden - The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921

Cartoon, Mr Rutland Barrington, The Mikado
Cartoon, Mr Rutland Barrington, A Savoyard - The Mikado, Gilbert and Sullivan. 1885

Cartoon, A Japanese Village at the Savoy, a reference to the popular Gilbert and Sullivan operetta at the Savoy Theatre, London. 1885

Cartoon, The Duke of Edinburgh - So take my advice, and don t go to sea, And you may become ruler of the Queens Navee (a quotation from Gilbert & Sullivans operetta, HMS Pinafore). 1885

Cartoon, George Grossmith as The Sorcerer
Cartoon, George Grossmith in the latest Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, The Sorcerer. 1884

Alas, my poor little bride that was to be - The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921

Japanese warriors in red and black armour
A troupe of Japanese warriors in red and black armour - The Story of the Mikado by Ws Gilbert. 1921

Costume design for Phrygienne, in Dardanus, a libretto by Leclerc de Labruere
STC135411 Costume design for Phrygienne, in Dardanus, a libretto by Leclerc de Labruere, composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) facsimile by A

Original designs for Patience and Iolanthe (engraving)
559664 Original designs for Patience and Iolanthe (engraving) by Sheringham, George (1884-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Original designs for HMS Pinafore (engraving)
559662 Original designs for HMS Pinafore (engraving) by Sheringham, George (1884-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Original designs for HMS Pinafore)

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Step into the enchanting world of operetta, where music and comedy intertwine to create a delightful theatrical experience. From the iconic Gilbert & Sullivan Operas to the cherished D'Oyly Carte Souvenirs, this genre has captured hearts for generations. Immerse yourself in the magic with a poster advertising HMS Pinafore, transporting you to a time when Captain Corcoran and his crew sailed through captivating melodies. The D'Oyly Carte Opera Company takes center stage on another poster, showcasing their unparalleled talent and dedication to preserving these timeless masterpieces. Discover hidden gems like La Poupee by Arthur Sturgess or witness the Cincinnati Federal Theatre's rendition of Pirates of Penzance, bringing giddy laughter and swashbuckling adventures to life. A retro poster featuring Gilbert & Sullivan and D'Oyly Carte reminds us of their enduring legacy that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Celebrate legendary performers such as Miss Lily Elsie, whose portrayal in The Merry Widow left an indelible mark on operetta history. With her grace and charm, she embodied the essence of this beloved art form during its golden era. Marvel at programme designs for Gilbert & Sullivan's Princess Ida or lose yourself in the whimsical world depicted in A Dream of Patience. These intricate designs transport us beyond reality into realms filled with joyous melodies and unforgettable characters. Finally, let Edward Morton's depiction of The Merry Widow whisk you away into a romantic tale full of elegance and allure. As you delve deeper into operetta's rich tapestry, it becomes clear why this genre remains eternally cherished - its ability to transport us from our everyday lives into worlds brimming with music-filled enchantment is truly unmatched.