Classic Theatrical Scenes

Historical engravings depicting dramatic theatrical scenes, including characters from famous plays like 'The Golden Fleece' and works of Molière and Shakespeare.

Satire on the low musical tastes of Emperor Napoleon I and his then wife, Josephine. Date: 1872

SCENE FROM THE EXTRAVAGANZA OF 'THE GOLDEN FLEECE,' AT THE HAYMARKET THEATRE.

Harlekijn on stage, Lambertus Antonius Claessens, after Jacques Kuyper, 1801 print A harlequin is on stage, close to the orchestra. He looks a bit sip and a girl tries to cheer him up. There are other theater figures in a doorway. Netherlands paper etching types in 'commedia dell'arte': Harlequin. behind the stage

Falstaff with Justice Shallows. A scene from the play King Henry IV part 2, act 3, scene 2 by William Shakespeare. From a nineteenth century print after a painting by J. Durno.

Soldaat trekt zijn degen; Les Fourberies de Scapin.A soldier pulls his degen and focuses him on a young man who is accompanied by a second man. Scene from the play les Fourberies de Scapin (Scapin's scapin), from Molière.

Satire on the low musical tastes of Emperor Napoleon I and his then wife, Josephine. Date: 1872

Pantomime fairies flying across the stage, supported by wires from above. Date: 1871

'The Duke of Burgundy introducing Queen Isabella to Henry V', c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech.

Celebrities leaving the theatre, festive dress, c. 1881, event, couple, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known

Escena de la ópera "Don Giovanni", de Johann Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Salzburg, 1756-Viena, 1791). Compositor austríaco de música clásica.

Historical print from the 19th century, scene from the French comedy La Folle Journee ou le Mariage de Figaro or The great day and the Marriage of the Figaro, by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, 1732 - 1799, a French entrepreneur and writer

The assassination of Gustav III of Sweden during a masked ball took place on 16 March 1792 at midnight in the Royal Opera House in Stockholm. digital reproduction of a historical original

Cultural state in the 17th century, dancing party at a ball, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century original, ...

The Legionnaires swear vengeance for the death of Viriato 140 BC (612 Roman)

Witches putting a creature into a boiling cauldron, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from an 18th or 19th century original.

THE MIDDLEMAN AT THE SHAFTESBURY THEATRE, LONDON, UK, 1889. CYRUS BLENKARN: "Buy back the strength of my hands that I have wasted for you." Joseph Chandler (Mr. Mackintosh), Cyrus Blenkarn (Mr. Willard).

Loise (Mademoiselle Lagrua), Richard (Roger) and Duke of Beaufort (Obin), scene from Act IV of La Fronde, Opera Theatre, Paris, France, illustration by Janet Lange from L'Illustration, Journal Universel, No 533, Volume XXI, May 14, 1853.

literature fairy tales ""Tales of the Thousand and One Nights"" translated by Gustav Weil published by Prof. J. M. Metzger 1928 ""The Ten Wazirs"" the king found the youngling in the bed of the royal bedchamber,

The Carnival in Rome, 1869, Italy, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

Der deutsche Michl in der Reitschule, mockery from 1849, Germany, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Euro...

Peasants dancing in a clearing to music from a recorder and bagpipes. After an engraving by Claudine Bouzonnet Stella, 17th century. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagne's Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d'Adresse), Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1903.

Famous Tragedies Series, Philip II by Victor Alfieri, Act V. Last Scene, Dagger or Poison, Now Choose, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of ...

Farmers fight in an inn; Various genre scenes. Interior of an inn in which two farmers are fighting around a table. One of them has raised one above his head to hit it. The others try to keep them apart.

Lithograph titled 'Les suites du bal masqué' by Paul Gavarni, created between 1830 and 1839. The image measures 22.2 x 32.6 cm and was published by Lith. Coulon in Paris, France. It features themes related to ballrooms, dance, caricatures, and cartoons

Narrenkrieg im Burgsaale, distinguished society enjoys a performance of court jesters and actors / Narrenkrieg im Burgsaale, vornehme Gesellschaft erfreut sich an einer Aufführung von Hofnarren und Schauspielern, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

Flute Concerto in Sanssouci, Potsdam, Germany, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century master copy, Europe

The Thespian Cart in Trouble, Caravan of Wandering Actors, Travelling Stage, Theatre Carriage, Policemen Refuse Entry into Town, Historical, Digital Reproduction of an Original 19th-century Original

The audience at a lecture enjoying the effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide). Illustration by George Cruikshank for John Scoffern 'Chemistry No Mystery; or, a Lecturer's Bequest', London, 1834.

Theatrical performance by unknown artist, Copper engraving, Early 18th century, Russia, Moscow, State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, 35, 5x26, 5

. Cloris and Roosje dance at their wedding. On the increase two violin players, whose wife lifts the glass. On the right the partygoers and a man who loves a speech from a ton. Scene from the singing game the wedding of Cloris and Roosje.

Europe. A juggler's stage set in a village. On stage a juggler and a medicine seller talking to the crowd. Engraving after a 15th-century manuscript. Sciences & Lettres au Moyen Age et à l'époque de la Renaissance. Paris, 1877.

Scene from a theater performance with Alexander the Great Bij Diogenes, Etienne Desrochers, After Unknown, 1695 print Print Maker: ParisPublisher: Geneva paper etching / letterpress printing historical persons. scholar, philosopher. theatre, theatrical performance

Engraving showing a battle between 'William Tell', on left played by Albert Smith, and 'Gessler', played by T. Knox Holmes, in the amateur pantomime at the Lyceum Theatre, London, 1856. Date: 5 July 1856

Austria, Vienna, Set design for Act I of performance The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

The Dance Around the Ring, facsimile of the copper engraving by Israhel van Meckenem, 15th century, Germany, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known, Europe

Scene from the new comedy of "The Maiden Aunt", at the Haymarket Theatre, 1845. Production of "The Maiden Aunt" by Richard Brinsley Knowles, at the Haymarket Theatre in London. '...a scene from the fourth act, with Catherine Wilmot, (Mrs. Seymour); Percy Sage, (Mr. Hudson); and Mistress Sarah Wilmot, (Mrs. Glover)'. From "Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII.

THE CHRISTMAS PANTOMIMES

Theatre scene from The Return of the Husband, Le Retour du Mari, Comedy in one act and in verse, the man shoots the rival, 1869, France, Historical, d...

A teatro of titeres (puppets) to Astorga, vintage engraved illustration. Le Tour du Monde, Travel Journal, (1872).

The Jew and Morris bolter begin to understand each other Noah Claypole and Charlotte on the run under the alias of Mr & Mrs Morris Bolter get acquainted with Fagin at The Three Cripples. Fagin and Noah tap their noses as a sign of knowingness. 1837-38

Windy country party, the company caught in a storm while walking, 1900, Germany, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the early 20th century, exact original date not known, Europe

This is a scene from the fancy dress ball held by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1842. Here they are shown surrounded by admirers. Date: 14 May 1842

Le Poudou, Knight's Games with a Big Fish, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

SCENE FROM THE EXTRAVAGANZA OF 'THE FAIR STAR,' AT THE PRINCESS' THEATRE.

The Orphans of Venice, Theatre de la gaite, 1869, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century play, exact original date unknown, Europe

Tightrope dancers.

SKETCH FROM THE GRAND POLISH BALL, AT WILLIS'S ROOM, KING-STREET, ST. JAMES'S, LONDON, GREAT BRITAIN

The Singing Lesson, the music teacher and his pupils, singers accompanied by guitar, historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Scenes from Acts I, II and III of Les bergers, comic opera by Jacques Offenbach at the Theatre des Bouffes-Parisiens, Paris, France, illustration from L'Illustration, Journal Universel, Volume 11, Volume XLVI, December 16, 1865.

Der Tod kommt fuer den Maler aus Der Todten Tanz oder Der Totentanz, Basel 1843, Death comes for the Painter From Der Todten Tanz or The Dance of Death published Basel 1843, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

The modern Medea - the story of Margaret Garner, a slave who escaped from Kentucky and killed two of her four children

Fighting men. In a inn, a man tries to attack another man with a knife, a third keeps him. A woman with a child in the arms looks.

Macbeth and Banquo encountering the Three Witches and hearing their 'prophetic greeting'. Illustration by Sir John Gilbert for an edition of Shakespeare's works, London 1858. Wood engraving

Sarabande, dance, baroque music, woodcut, 1888, historic engraving

A scene from the opera Don Juan by Mozart, performance around 1880, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century original

Thief, a Turkmen returns from a successful raid, his horse is loaded with a stolen sheep and other loot, 1880, Historic, digitally restored reproducti...

Le Poudou, Knight's Games with a Big Fish, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

19Th Century, Act II, Adults Only, Alcohol, Art, Barrel, Beard, Beverage, Bottle, Cassio, Castle, Celebration, Chair, Characters, Color Image, Drink, Drinking, Enjoyment, Food And Drink, Full Length, Glass, Group Of People, Hall, History, Holding, Horizontal, Illustration, Illustration And Painting,

A scene from the opera Don Juan by Mozart, performance around 1880, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century original

Harlequin. A harlequin is on a ladder on a stage. His audience consists of children.

SCENE FROM 'PIETRO IL GRANDE,' AT THE ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, THE REVIEW AT THE BATTLE OF PULTAVA

A theatrical performance in Beijing, China, in 1880, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century original, Asia

The court in the Highlands, Scotland, 1880, a sword dance, Scotland

A concert in the eighteenth century, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1844.

Master singer (Meistersinger). Germany. Contest of music. 14th-16th century. Engraving, 1882.

SCENE FROM IL TALISMANO AT HER MAJESTY'S OPERA, 1874 engraving

España. Escena de la pieza teatral Don Juan Tenorio, de José Zorrilla. Rapto de doña Inés. Grabado de 1920.

. Don Quixote attacks Moorish puppets during the performance with his sword. The audience watches smiling. In the margin a two-person caption in French.

NEW YORK Wagnerian opera singers take a curtain call, assisted by a footman Date: January 1913

Humorous print of a circus performer on an outdoor stage shooting at a balloon, labelled 'L'Opinion', as a man leaps from the gondola and a woman clings to a rope, 1870-1900. Entertainment Aeronautics Ballooning

A concert in the eighteenth century, vintage engraving. A concert in the eighteenth century, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1844. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10660480

theatre Commedia dell` Arte characters Capitano Zerbino and Scapino copper engraving by Gio Domenico de Rossi Rome 1st half 17th century,

The Dance of the Wasp, Illustration from the Book, "From Pharaoh to Fellah" by C.F. Moberly Bell with Illustrations by Georges Montbard, engraved by Charles Barbant, Wells Gardner, Darton, & Co., London, 1888

King Henry the Fourth Act II, Scene IV - 'Some more of Libby, McNeill & Libby's canned meat and some sack, Francis.' - Falstaff at the inn. , Adults, Theatrical productions, Meat, Canned foods, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Pickwick Papers, 'With a countenance greatly mollified by the softening influence of tobacco, requested him to 'fire away''

Two men play music as others dance in a barn. Engraving by J. Vischer after N. Berchem.

In the monkey theatre, theatre, circus, dogs, monkeys dressed as humans, illustration from 1887, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

CHRISTMAS PANTOMIMES AND EXTRAVAGANZAS

Scene from the New Drama of "The Courier of Lyons", at the Princess' Theatre, 1854. London stage production of a play by Charles Reade. 'In the scene which we...present from the new melodrama, much credit is due to Mr. W. Gordon, or Mr F. Lloyds, for the stage arrangements and adjuncts, and general pictorial effect...old Lesurgues has returned, after a brief absence from his inn, and sees Dubosc, whom, from his extraordinary personal resemblance, he mistakes for his son, actually engaged in the murder. He interferes, and receives from the villain a shot in the shoulder while in the a

Harlekijn, Cornelis Dusart, 1680 - 1704 print On a stage is a harlequin on a ladder. His audience consists of children. paper types in 'commedia dell'arte': Harlequin. ladder

Macheath, Lockit, Peachum, Lucy and Polly in Macheath's prison cell: a Covent Garden performance for the benefit of Mr Walker

Der Tod holt den Koch aus Der Todten Tanz oder Der Totentanz, Basel 1843, Death comes for the Cook From Der Todten Tanz or The Dance of Death published Basel 1843, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Loelder player and a singer. Night scene with a man who played a driver, a singer and five listeners standing at a door.

Black and White Illustration: "Strolling Players Rehearsing in a Barn". Engraving after William Hogarth (1697 - 1764): The Stolling Players

Three men, woman and boy singing and playing musical instruments, Hendrick Danckerts, 1635 - 1679

Husband discovers his wife and lover in his house, 1880, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original.

A violinist is disturbed by a ballad singer, a screeching parrot, a piper, a drummer, a barking dog, a knife grinder, fighting cats and other noises Date: 1741

A group of itinerant perfomers on stage at a market, attempting to sell some medicines as well as entertain. Engraving by F.A. David after K. Dujardin.

SUSPENSE AT THE CASINO, 1886

Four Children on a Stage, Adelaide Claxton, 1858-1905, British, undated, Wood-engraving, Sheet: 6 x 9 1/4in. (15.2 x 23.5cm), audience, children, genre subject, girls, performance, stage

The Caledonian Ball - dancing the Reel o' Tulloch Date: 1878

The Laughing Audience, Bill of Sale 1733; by William Hogarth (1697 ñ 1764). English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist. The Laughing Audience is divided into three sections which depict three classes of people

THE LAST SCENE FROM THE NEW OPERA OF 'SATANELLA,' AT COVENT GARDEN THEATRE

The 1912 caption for this image reads: Theatre where Shakespeare saw his plays. a performance in Globe Theatre in Southwark where Shakespeare himself acted." William Shakespeare (died 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". The Globe Theatre was a theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men The theatre was destroyed by fire in 161

'The Queen's Year!' Mr Punch celebrates the beginning of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Year by presenting Her Majesty with the New Year, in the form of a small boy. Date: 1897

Europe. Music history. 16th century. Musicians playing various musical instruments. Engraving 19th century. Later colouration.

Rosalind, disguised as Ganymede, reading the verses in her praise that Orlando (by tree in background) nailed to a tree, while Celia her cousin enters reading more. The other characters are Touchstone, the fool, and Corin, a shepherd. Illustration by Robert Dudley (active 1858-1893) published 1856-1858 for the comedy 'As You Like It' by William Shakespeare first registered 1599. Chromolithograph.

A family magic lantern show.

Children in the East End of London enjoying a magic lantern show.

festivities carnival carnival dance at the fish market Basel wood engraving 19th century,

Jo Echegaray y Eizaguirre (1832-1916). Spanish engineer, playwright, politician and mathematician. Leading of the Spanish dramatist of the last quarter of the 19th century. Nobel Prize for Literature in 1904. Final scene of one of his dramas "El Gran Galeoto" (The Great Galeoto). It is about the poisonous effect that unfounded gossip has on a middle-aged man's happiness. Illustration by Ferrant. Engraving by Rico. La Ilustracion Espaola y Americana, 1881.

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