Élisa Rachel Félix (1821-1858) was a French-Jewish actress and was one of the greatest tragediennes in their time.
Tag: Theatre
The Pirates of Penzance 1879.
The Pirates of Penzance, a comic opera by Arthur Sullivan and William S. Gilbert 1879. Costume design for the opera The Pirates of Penzance or the The Slave of Duty by… Read More
Ancient Theatre Masks. The masks of Tragedy and Comedy.
A hallmark of the tragic and grotesque theater in ancient Rome were the colorful and expressive masks (caricature).
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
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. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com