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Disguise Collection (#7)

"Unveiling the Art of Disguise: From Tutankhamun's Gold Mask to Carnival Revelry" Step into the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt

Background imageDisguise Collection: Les Affiches Etrangeres, 1897 (lithography)

Les Affiches Etrangeres, 1897 (lithography)
397471 Les Affiches Etrangeres, 1897 (lithography) by Rassenfosse, Armand (1862-1934); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Les Affiches Etrangeres and Lith. Aug)

Background imageDisguise Collection: DDE-90025465

DDE-90025465
Clark's Anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), Puerto Gallera, Philippines, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

Background imageDisguise Collection: Hercules dressed as a Woman, 1540-56. Creator: Leon Davent

Hercules dressed as a Woman, 1540-56. Creator: Leon Davent
Hercules dressed as a Woman, 1540-56

Background imageDisguise Collection: The actor Kataoka Nizaemon VII as Iyo no Taro disguised as Bantaro in the play 'Seiwa Nida... 1796

The actor Kataoka Nizaemon VII as Iyo no Taro disguised as Bantaro in the play "Seiwa Nida... 1796
The actor Kataoka Nizaemon VII as Iyo no Taro disguised as Bantaro in the play " Seiwa Nidai Oyose Genji, " performed at the Miyako Theater in the eleventh month, 1796, 1796

Background imageDisguise Collection: Omiya Kinsha (The actor Nakayama Tomisaburo I as Ohide, wife of Sazanami Tatsugoro... 1794)

Omiya Kinsha (The actor Nakayama Tomisaburo I as Ohide, wife of Sazanami Tatsugoro... 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku)
Omiya Kinsha (The actor Nakayama Tomisaburo I as Ohide, wife of Sazanami Tatsugoro [actually Teriha, younger sister of Abe no Sadato]), 1794

Background imageDisguise Collection: The Actor Sakata Hangoro III as the Groom Abumizuri no Iwazo in Koriyama, Actua... 1794 (Kansei 6)

The Actor Sakata Hangoro III as the Groom Abumizuri no Iwazo in Koriyama, Actua... 1794 (Kansei 6)
The Actor Sakata Hangoro III as the Groom Abumizuri no Iwazo in Koriyama, Actually Kurisaka Taro Tomonori (SAndai-me Sakata Hangoro no Koriyama no Umakata Abumizuri no Iwazo)

Background imageDisguise Collection: The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Boatman Minagawa Shin'emon of Reisengasak... 1794 (Kansei 6)

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Boatman Minagawa Shin'emon of Reisengasak... 1794 (Kansei 6)
The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Boatman Minagawa Shin'emon of Reisengasaki in Kamakura, Actually Hata Rokurozaemon Tokiyoshi

Background imageDisguise Collection: The Actor Bando Hikosaburo II as Fujitaro, disguised as the ferryman Tomokichi, in the pla... 1767

The Actor Bando Hikosaburo II as Fujitaro, disguised as the ferryman Tomokichi, in the pla... 1767
The Actor Bando Hikosaburo II as Fujitaro, disguised as the ferryman Tomokichi, in the play " Shomei Mugen no Kane, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the ninth month, 1767, Japan, 1767

Background imageDisguise Collection: Nakamura Nakazo II as Prince Koretaka disguised as the farmer Tsuchizo in the play 'Interc... 1794

Nakamura Nakazo II as Prince Koretaka disguised as the farmer Tsuchizo in the play "Interc... 1794
Nakamura Nakazo II as Prince Koretaka disguised as the farmer Tsuchizo in the play "Intercalary Year Praise of a Famous Poem (Uruo Toshi Meika no Homare)

Background imageDisguise Collection: The Actoe Ichikawa Komazo llI as Nitta Yoshisada, Actually Oyamada Taro Takaie... 1794 (Kansei 6)

The Actoe Ichikawa Komazo llI as Nitta Yoshisada, Actually Oyamada Taro Takaie... 1794 (Kansei 6)
The Actoe Ichikawa Komazo llI as Nitta Yoshisada, Actually Oyamada Taro Takaie (Sandai-me Ichikawa Komazo no Nitta Yoshisada, jitsuwa Oyamada Taro Takaie), 1794 (Kansei 6)

Background imageDisguise Collection: The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Wealthy Bumpkin from Yamato, Actually Mag... 1794 (Kansei 6)

The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Wealthy Bumpkin from Yamato, Actually Mag... 1794 (Kansei 6)
The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as the Wealthy Bumpkin from Yamato, Actually Magoemon of Ninokuchi Village (Yondai-me Matsumoto Koshiro no Yamato no Yabo Daijin, jitsuwa Ninokuchi-mura Magoemon)

Background imageDisguise Collection: The Actor Sawamura Sojuro I as Furukoori Shinzaemon disguised as Shimada Kanzaemon in the... 1737

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro I as Furukoori Shinzaemon disguised as Shimada Kanzaemon in the... 1737
The Actor Sawamura Sojuro I as Furukoori Shinzaemon disguised as Shimada Kanzaemon in the play " Ima wa Mukashi Omokage Soga, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the fifth month, 1737

Background imageDisguise Collection: The Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Senjiro disguised as Kichisaburo and Nakamura Tomijuro... 1742

The Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Senjiro disguised as Kichisaburo and Nakamura Tomijuro... 1742
The Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Senjiro disguised as Kichisaburo and Nakamura Tomijuro I as Oshichi in the joruri " Midaregami Yoru no Amigasa

Background imageDisguise Collection: The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the Spirit of Taira no Masakado Disguised as Otomo no... c. 1775

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the Spirit of Taira no Masakado Disguised as Otomo no... c. 1775
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as the Spirit of Taira no Masakado Disguised as Otomo no Kuronushi in the Play Shida Yuzuriha Horai Soga, Performed at the Morita Theater in the First Month, 1775, c

Background imageDisguise Collection: THE RIVAL ACCOUCHEURS OR WHO SHALL DELIVER EUROPE 1800 (engraving)

THE RIVAL ACCOUCHEURS OR WHO SHALL DELIVER EUROPE 1800 (engraving)
7262194 THE RIVAL ACCOUCHEURS OR WHO SHALL DELIVER EUROPE 1800 (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Bromley Museum, Orpington

Background imageDisguise Collection: A festival of fools, Middle Ages. 1906 (lithograph)

A festival of fools, Middle Ages. 1906 (lithograph)
7236703 A festival of fools, Middle Ages.1906 (lithograph) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A festival of fools, Middle Ages)

Background imageDisguise Collection: A masked ball in a rustic hall, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph)

A masked ball in a rustic hall, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236870 A masked ball in a rustic hall, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph) by Mariette, Jean (1660-1742); Private Collection; (add.info.: A masked ball, 17th century)

Background imageDisguise Collection: The Crossing the Line ceremony, Napoleonic era, 1836 (lithograph)

The Crossing the Line ceremony, Napoleonic era, 1836 (lithograph)
7235382 The Crossing the Line ceremony, Napoleonic era, 1836 (lithograph) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crossing the Line ceremony at the Equator)

Background imageDisguise Collection: Illustration from Candide by Voltaire, published by Gibert Jeune, 1952 (colour engraving)

Illustration from Candide by Voltaire, published by Gibert Jeune, 1952 (colour engraving)
PER360311 Illustration from Candide by Voltaire, published by Gibert Jeune, 1952 (colour engraving) by Brunelleschi, Umberto (1879-1949) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voltaire)

Background imageDisguise Collection: Theatrical make-up: Shylock, progressive pictures (b / w photo)

Theatrical make-up: Shylock, progressive pictures (b / w photo)
6002663 Theatrical make-up: Shylock, progressive pictures (b/w photo) by Morton, Cavendish (1874-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shylock, progressive pictures)

Background imageDisguise Collection: Theatrical make-up: Falstaff, progressive pictures (b / w photo)

Theatrical make-up: Falstaff, progressive pictures (b / w photo)
6002662 Theatrical make-up: Falstaff, progressive pictures (b/w photo) by Morton, Cavendish (1874-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falstaff, progressive pictures)

Background imageDisguise Collection: Theatrical make-up: King Lear, progressive pictures (b / w photo)

Theatrical make-up: King Lear, progressive pictures (b / w photo)
6002658 Theatrical make-up: King Lear, progressive pictures (b/w photo) by Morton, Cavendish (1874-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Lear, progressive pictures)

Background imageDisguise Collection: Theatrical make-up: King Lear (b / w photo)

Theatrical make-up: King Lear (b / w photo)
6002654 Theatrical make-up: King Lear (b/w photo) by Morton, Cavendish (1874-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Lear)

Background imageDisguise Collection: Death of Sigmund, and Odin in the Hall of King Volsung (colour litho)

Death of Sigmund, and Odin in the Hall of King Volsung (colour litho)
7173284 Death of Sigmund, and Odin in the Hall of King Volsung (colour litho) by Doepler, Carl Emil (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Sigmund)

Background imageDisguise Collection: Innocence sending away Deceit, 1734 (fresco)

Innocence sending away Deceit, 1734 (fresco)
5949103 Innocence sending away Deceit, 1734 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); Villa Loschi Motterle, Vicenza, Veneto

Background imageDisguise Collection: The feast of Point Gamma at the Ecole Polytechnique, 1878 (engraving)

The feast of Point Gamma at the Ecole Polytechnique, 1878 (engraving)
7211843 The feast of Point Gamma at the Ecole Polytechnique, 1878 (engraving) by Ferdinandus, Alexandre (Avenet, Francois called) (1850-1888); (add.info)

Background imageDisguise Collection: Postcard depicting the wolf disguised as Little Red Riding Hoods grandmother (colour litho)

Postcard depicting the wolf disguised as Little Red Riding Hoods grandmother (colour litho)
CHT230529 Postcard depicting the wolf disguised as Little Red Riding Hoods grandmother (colour litho) by Kubel, Otto (1868-1951); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Background imageDisguise Collection: Thor with the giant Thrym, disguised as a bride (colour litho)

Thor with the giant Thrym, disguised as a bride (colour litho)
7173290 Thor with the giant Thrym, disguised as a bride (colour litho) by Doepler, Carl Emil (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thor with the giant Thrym, disguised as a bride)

Background imageDisguise Collection: Theatrical make-up: The Apothecary, head study (b / w photo)

Theatrical make-up: The Apothecary, head study (b / w photo)
6002679 Theatrical make-up: The Apothecary, head study (b/w photo) by Morton, Cavendish (1874-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Apothecary, head study)

Background imageDisguise Collection: Theatrical make-up: Othello (b / w photo)

Theatrical make-up: Othello (b / w photo)
6002670 Theatrical make-up: Othello (b/w photo) by Morton, Cavendish (1874-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Othello)

Background imageDisguise Collection: Theatrical make-up: Shylock (b / w photo)

Theatrical make-up: Shylock (b / w photo)
6002664 Theatrical make-up: Shylock (b/w photo) by Morton, Cavendish (1874-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shylock)

Background imageDisguise Collection: Carnival, 1920 (colour etching and aquatint)

Carnival, 1920 (colour etching and aquatint)
991061 Carnival, 1920 (colour etching and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 50x61.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnival. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Colour etching and aquatint

Background imageDisguise Collection: Theatrical make-up: Sir Thomas More in his Garden at Chelsea (b / w photo)

Theatrical make-up: Sir Thomas More in his Garden at Chelsea (b / w photo)
6002685 Theatrical make-up: Sir Thomas More in his Garden at Chelsea (b/w photo) by Morton, Cavendish (1874-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas More in his Garden at Chelsea)

Background imageDisguise Collection: Theatrical make-up: St Dunstan (b / w photo)

Theatrical make-up: St Dunstan (b / w photo)
6002680 Theatrical make-up: St Dunstan (b/w photo) by Morton, Cavendish (1874-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Dunstan)

Background imageDisguise Collection: Theatrical make-up: Romeo (b / w photo)

Theatrical make-up: Romeo (b / w photo)
6002674 Theatrical make-up: Romeo (b/w photo) by Morton, Cavendish (1874-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romeo. Illustration for The Art of Theatrical Make-up by Cavendish Morton (1874-1939)

Background imageDisguise Collection: Theatrical make-up: Bottom the Weaver (b / w photo)

Theatrical make-up: Bottom the Weaver (b / w photo)
6002673 Theatrical make-up: Bottom the Weaver (b/w photo) by Morton, Cavendish (1874-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bottom the Weaver)

Background imageDisguise Collection: Princess Chand Bibi defends Ahmadnagar, 1595, illustration from Hutchinsons History of

Princess Chand Bibi defends Ahmadnagar, 1595, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910 (litho)
STC357952 Princess Chand Bibi defends Ahmadnagar, 1595, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Stewart

Background imageDisguise Collection: Matildas escape from Oxford Castle, 1142, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British

Matildas escape from Oxford Castle, 1142, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c. 1920 (litho)
STC363648 Matildas escape from Oxford Castle, 1142, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Stewart

Background imageDisguise Collection: Florindo, from the Masks and Characters of Italian Theatre edition of Le Journal des Dames et des

Florindo, from the Masks and Characters of Italian Theatre edition of Le Journal des Dames et des Modes
STC133484 Florindo, from the Masks and Characters of Italian Theatre edition of Le Journal des Dames et des Modes, engraved by Henri Reidel (fl1914-20) 1914 (colour litho) by Brunelleschi

Background imageDisguise Collection: The Khan Jhan shows Akbar his princely captives, illustration from Hutchinsons History of

The Khan Jhan shows Akbar his princely captives, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c
STC357929 The Khan Jhan shows Akbar his princely captives, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (colour litho) by Dudley

Background imageDisguise Collection: X (letter shown by Polichinelle)

X (letter shown by Polichinelle)
6523525 X (letter shown by Polichinelle) by Appel, Francois Antoine (1821-1882); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet Figure Call. G. Lecocq, publisher, Amiens (Somme), s. d

Background imageDisguise Collection: Theatrical make-up: Fleury (b / w photo)

Theatrical make-up: Fleury (b / w photo)
6002681 Theatrical make-up: Fleury (b/w photo) by Morton, Cavendish (1874-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fleury. Illustration for The Art of Theatrical Make-up by Cavendish Morton (1874-1939)

Background imageDisguise Collection: Theatrical make-up: Pierrot (b / w photo)

Theatrical make-up: Pierrot (b / w photo)
6002675 Theatrical make-up: Pierrot (b/w photo) by Morton, Cavendish (1874-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot)

Background imageDisguise Collection: Dominique-Clown, 1947 (oil on canvasboard)

Dominique-Clown, 1947 (oil on canvasboard)
985343 Dominique-Clown, 1947 (oil on canvasboard) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 25.7x20.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dominique-Clown. Walt Kuhn (1877-1949). Oil on canvasboard. Painted in 1947

Background imageDisguise Collection: Innocence sending away Deceit, 1734 (fresco)

Innocence sending away Deceit, 1734 (fresco)
5949104 Innocence sending away Deceit, 1734 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); (add.info)

Background imageDisguise Collection: The Supper at Emmaus, c. 1625 (oil on canvas)

The Supper at Emmaus, c. 1625 (oil on canvas)
3588496 The Supper at Emmaus, c.1625 (oil on canvas) by Tarchiani, Filippo (1576-1645); 124.5x160 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: The resurrected but incognito Jesus)

Background imageDisguise Collection: It is I, St. George, from The Rescue of Princess Sabra, The Seven Champions of Christendom

It is I, St. George, from The Rescue of Princess Sabra, The Seven Champions of Christendom, by Rose Yeatman Woolf
IL197489 It is I, St. George, from The Rescue of Princess Sabra, The Seven Champions of Christendom, by Rose Yeatman Woolf, published by Raphael Tuck, 1920s (colour litho) by Davie

Background imageDisguise Collection: King Alfred in the camp of the Danes in the guise of a minstrel (colour litho)

King Alfred in the camp of the Danes in the guise of a minstrel (colour litho)
7185266 King Alfred in the camp of the Danes in the guise of a minstrel (colour litho) by Crane, Donn P. (1878-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)



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"Unveiling the Art of Disguise: From Tutankhamun's Gold Mask to Carnival Revelry" Step into the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, and marvel at the exquisite gold mask of Tutankhamun. This ancient artifact reveals not only a symbol of power but also a clever disguise that concealed the young pharaoh's true identity. Traveling back in time to WW1, we uncover tales of German espionage where agents went undercover as women to gather crucial information. These daring disguises blurred gender lines and challenged conventional notions of warfare. Venturing across continents, witness Native American Indians engaging in a buffalo hunt under the watchful eye of White Wolf Ski. Their elaborate costumes blend seamlessly with nature, enabling them to approach their prey undetected. In colonial India during the 1800s, Sir Richard Burton donned various disguises as he immersed himself in local cultures. His ability to adopt different personas allowed him unparalleled access and insights into this vibrant land. Even Communist leader Vladimir Ilyich Lenin understood the power of disguise. Hiding his true intentions behind an inconspicuous facade enabled him to navigate treacherous political landscapes while spreading his revolutionary ideals. The Carnival of Basel in Switzerland takes us on a journey through Europe's rich tradition of masked revelry. Colorful costumes conceal identities as people lose themselves in joyous celebrations that transcend social boundaries. Venice's UNESCO World Heritage Site comes alive during its famed carnival season. Elaborate masks transform ordinary individuals into enchanting characters straight out of fairy tales – an ode to centuries-old traditions steeped in mystery and allure. Illustrator C. H. Shepard captures the essence of Venice's carnival spirit with whimsical depictions that transport viewers into a world where reality intertwines with fantasy beneath intricately designed masks. Meanwhile, CID officers proudly display their "Sunday best, " showcasing how even law enforcement personnel embrace disguise for ceremonial purposes or blending seamlessly into diverse communities they serve.