Bartlett’s Classic Illustrations of America: All 121 Engravings from American Scenery, 1840 (Dover Fine Art, History of Art). Extremely rare engravings after illustrations of mid-19th-century America by eminent English artist. … Read More
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Auguste Racinet. The Costume History Hardcover – Illustrated, November 4, 2015
by Françoise Tétart-Vittu (Author)
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style.
The Hara Kiri scene from the Japanese play of Chiushingura
Chiushingura: Or, The Loyal League, a Japanese Romance by Izumo Takeda (1880)
Japan Actress Sada Yacco in the role of Oriye and as Katsugari.
Kawakami Sadayakko was born Sada Koyama (小山 贞) and trained as a geisha.
Under the stage name Sada Yacco she worked at Kawakami-theater and was one of the first actresses to a Japanese theater.
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Japanese Theatre Masks 17th century.
Bartlett’s Classic Illustrations of America: All 121 Engravings from American Scenery, 1840 (Dover Fine Art, History of Art). Extremely rare engravings after illustrations of mid-19th-century America by eminent English artist. … Read More
Antique Greek theatrical masks. Art Gréco. Masques Tragiques.
Antique Greek theatrical masks. Antiqués. Art Gréco. Masques Tragiques, Sculptés.
Theatrical costumes for Budapest. Costumes by Vienna Workshops
Theatrical costumes for Budapest. Vienna Workshops 1917
French dancer Marie Sallé. Ballet Danseuse in 1730.
Marie Sallé was a French dancer, time companion and rival of Marie Camargo. Marie Sallé, Règne De Louis XV, d’après Lancret, 1730. Modes et Costumes Historiques 1864.
Traditional Japan Nô robes.
Nō Is a traditional Japanese theatre, which traditionally played only by men (danced) and is accompanied by music.
La Sylphide. The ballerina Marie Taglioni dancing the Flore.
Marie Taglioni was the first star of the romantic ballet. It is considered the first master of the tip dance.
Élisa Rachel Félix in the role of Roxane “Bajazet” by J. B. Racine.
Élisa Rachel Félix (1821-1858) was a French-Jewish actress and was one of the greatest tragediennes in their time.