Staging Collection

Jacks Saloon, Happy Hollow, Hot Springs, Arkansas
Jacks Sallon Bar at Happy Hollow. An " amusement park" of sorts, Happy Hollow was established in the late 1880s or early 1890s by Norman McLeod off Central Avenue on what is now Fountain

Reginald Denny - American actor
Reginald Denny, an American actor, was also the chief of a company that manufactured model aircraft and ships. He opened a shop in Hollywood, California, which became very popular

Misfortune in the Tulip Hall: Dr Syntax falls over, is bitten by dog, loses wig
531319 Misfortune in the Tulip Hall: Dr Syntax falls over, is bitten by dog, loses wig and has head watered by agitated hostess, and gardener holding watering can looks on in amazement

Changing Horses. Creator: Papprill, Henry A. (1816-1903)
Changing Horses. Private Collection

Life of William Tell - Open-air performance - Switzerland
A open-air performance at Rugenwald zu Matten of a dramatization of the life of William Tell - Interlaken, Switzerland. Date: circa 1930s

Constructing the YMCA JLP01_08_091576a
Central London YMCA, Great Russell Street, Camden, Greater London. A view looking through scaffolding and the steel frame of the podium

Performance of Romeo and Juliet, Colombo, Ceylon
Depictions of a performance of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet by the Singhalese in Colombo, Ceylon (modern day Sri Lanka)

Vile Bodies
A stage adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel Vile Bodies at the Vaudeville Theatre. Date: 1932

Scene from See Naples And Die
The cast of See Naples And Die, a play by Elmer Rice (1892-1967) staged at the Little Theatre. Date: 1932

Noel Coward's Cavalcade was a thirty-year retrospect of England in peace and war. It ran at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane between October 1931 and September 1932 and had a cast

Postal station, 1862. Creator: Znamensky, Mikhail Stepanovich (1833-1892)
Postal station, 1862. Found in the Collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Set design for Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, 1912 (gouache on paper)
JLJ4567172 Set design for Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, 1912 (gouache on paper) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); 75x105 cm; Musee National d Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris

Tobacco Growing in Kent (engraving)
1624758 Tobacco Growing in Kent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tobacco Growing in Kent. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 October 1886)

Rodolphe Throws His Winnings at Violettas Feet (chromolitho)
735651 Rodolphe Throws His Winnings at Violettas Feet (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rodolphe Throws His Winnings at Violettas Feet)

Mignon Sings (chromolitho)
735595 Mignon Sings (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mignon Sings. Liebig card)

The Modern Theatre (c 1900) (chromolitho)
735288 The Modern Theatre (c 1900) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Modern Theatre (c 1900)

Medieval Mystery Plays (chromolitho)
735284 Medieval Mystery Plays (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval Mystery Plays)

Othello Kills Iago (chromolitho)
734553 Othello Kills Iago (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Othello Kills Iago)

The duel of Cassio and Montano (chromolitho)
734552 The duel of Cassio and Montano (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The duel of Cassio and Montano)

Mephistopheles arrives in Hell with Faust (chromolitho)
735814 Mephistopheles arrives in Hell with Faust (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mephistopheles arrives in Hell with Faust)

Marguerites dream (chromolitho)
735812 Marguerites dream (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marguerites dream)

Rodolphe Is Chastised By His Father (chromolitho)
735652 Rodolphe Is Chastised By His Father (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rodolphe Is Chastised By His Father)

Mignon, Lothario and Wilhelm (chromolitho)
735599 Mignon, Lothario and Wilhelm (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mignon, Lothario and Wilhelm)

Marguerite goes to Heaven (chromolitho)
735815 Marguerite goes to Heaven (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marguerite goes to Heaven)

Storm in the Scenes (Colour Litho)
2778363 Storm in the Scenes (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Storm in the wings)

At the Royal Olympia Tournament in London (colour litho)
2783500 At the Royal Olympia Tournament in London (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Royal Olympia Tournament in London)

The Alleged Occupation of Kelantan by the British (litho)
1601055 The Alleged Occupation of Kelantan by the British (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alleged Occupation of Kelantan by the British)

Design for the Palace of Fame, from the courtly masque Britannia Triumphans
5917559 Design for the Palace of Fame, from the courtly masque Britannia Triumphans, 1637 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections

The Arrest of Shylock and the Release of Antonio (chromolitho)
735580 The Arrest of Shylock and the Release of Antonio (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrest of Shylock and the Release of Antonio)

Shylock, Bassanio and Antonio (chromolitho)
735579 Shylock, Bassanio and Antonio (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shylock, Bassanio and Antonio)

The Easter Passion Play at Oberammergau (chromolitho)
735287 The Easter Passion Play at Oberammergau (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Easter Passion Play at Oberammergau)

Plays in Ancient Greece (chromolitho)
735283 Plays in Ancient Greece (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plays in Ancient Greece)

Faust and Mephistopheles riding past demons (chromolitho)
735813 Faust and Mephistopheles riding past demons (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faust and Mephistopheles riding past demons)

Fausts dream (chromolitho)
735811 Fausts dream (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fausts dream. Liebig card)

Rodolphe Declares His Love for Violetta (chromolitho)
735648 Rodolphe Declares His Love for Violetta (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rodolphe Declares His Love for Violetta)

Robert Confesses His Wrongdoing to Princess Isabelle (chromolitho)
735645 Robert Confesses His Wrongdoing to Princess Isabelle (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Confesses His Wrongdoing to Princess Isabelle)

Robert Gambles and Loses All His Possessions (chromolitho)
735642 Robert Gambles and Loses All His Possessions (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Gambles and Loses All His Possessions)

Plays in King Louis XIVs France (chromolitho)
735286 Plays in King Louis XIVs France (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plays in King Louis XIVs France)

Tributes to Desdemona (chromolitho)
734554 Tributes to Desdemona (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tributes to Desdemona)

Atelier de peintres decorateurs de theatre (engraving)
3645623 Atelier de peintres decorateurs de theatre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atelier de peintres decorateurs de theatre)

The first memorable ones, the Nero by Arrigo Boito at the Scala in Milan (colour litho)
2809298 The first memorable ones, the Nero by Arrigo Boito at the Scala in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first memorable ones)

Stage effects at Covent Garden for Das Rheingold
Behind the scenes at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden demonstrating how the Rhine maidens are made to swim naturally in Wagners Das Rheingold. Date: 1936

The Russian Imperial Dock at Nicolaieff (engraving)
1059997 The Russian Imperial Dock at Nicolaieff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russian Imperial Dock at Nicolaieff)

Il vous rend chaste et pure aux mains de votre Epoux
3329984 Il vous rend chaste et pure aux mains de votre Epoux, illustration from The Marriage of Figaro by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, 1784 (engraving) by Naudet

Heroic players (colour litho)
2777888 Heroic players (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroic players. During the terrible fire at the Teatro delle Novedades, in Madrid)

Rodolphes Father Asks if He has Forgotten His Family (chromolitho)
735650 Rodolphes Father Asks if He has Forgotten His Family (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rodolphes Father Asks if He has Forgotten His Family)

The Wedding of Robert and Princess Isabelle While Bertram Descends to Hell (chromolitho)
735647 The Wedding of Robert and Princess Isabelle While Bertram Descends to Hell (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wilhelm Rescues Mignon (chromolitho)
735598 Wilhelm Rescues Mignon (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilhelm Rescues Mignon)

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"Staging: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the world as we explore various captivating scenes from different eras and locations. From Jack's Saloon in Happy Hollow, Hot Springs, Arkansas to a performance of Romeo and Juliet in Colombo, Ceylon, the art has transcended boundaries. In this captivating journey, we encounter Reginald Denny, an American actor who brought life to countless characters on stage. His talent illuminated the performances he graced with his presence. The grandeur continues with "Vile Bodies, " a scene from See Naples And Die that mesmerized audiences with its sheer brilliance. The meticulous attention to detail showcased the mastery behind every set design. Noel Coward's Cavalcade takes center stage next, offering a thirty-year retrospect of England in peace and war. With over 400 individuals comprising its cast and crew at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane circa 1931, it was truly a spectacle for all senses. Traveling further back in time brings us to Switzerland where an open-air performance of the Life of William Tell unfolded against breathtaking natural landscapes. The fusion of nature and artistry created an unforgettable experience for spectators. Witnessing the construction process behind iconic landmarks like YMCA JLP01_08_091576a or exploring historical moments such as a postal station from 1862 by Mikhail Stepanovich Znamensky adds depth to our understanding of staging's evolution throughout history. Finally, we delve into artistic expressions through set designs like Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun (1912) - gouache on paper - which captured imaginations with its ethereal beauty. Additionally, Tobacco Growing in Kent engraving showcases how even everyday subjects can be transformed into works of art through staging techniques. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time as we unravel the magic behind staging – an art form that has shaped cultures and left indelible impressions on audiences worldwide.