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19th Century Theatrical Events

Engravings depicting grand 19th-century theatre scenes, showcasing elaborate decorations, large audiences, and historical cultural events from various European locations.

Augustin Daly, American theatrical manager & dramatist, opened his first theatre on Broadway in 1869. This picture shows a full house enjoying a performance. Date: 1876
Augustin Daly, American theatrical manager & dramatist, opened his first theatre on Broadway in 1869. This picture shows a full house enjoying a performance. Date: 1876
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Bal de l'Opéra, 1830 - 1839. Publisher, Ledot Jeune., Paris. Lithograph on tinted ground., 1 print, black and white; dimensions 25 x 32 cm. Masquerades, France, 19th century
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. Theater performance in the Amsterdamse Schouwburg on the Keizersgracht with the CoulisDecor Zonnehof with scene from: the century of the Amsteldamschen Schouwburg. The decor printed from a separate plate within a passe-partout with the hall, side logs, orchestra and the facade of the stage with columns, garlands and chandeliers. The title and a four-line verse also printed from a separate plate. Part of a series of 12 stage decorations.
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Festivities in Turin, Circus, Event in Charles Emmanuel Square, Place Charles-Emmanuel, 1869, Italy, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century artwork, exact original date unknown, Europe
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Engraving depicting a Chinese shadow puppet show. Dated 19th century
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Bal de l'Opéra. Prints. 1830 - 1839. Jerome Robbins Dance Division. Masquerades , France , 19th century
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Concert in the party building during the music party, 1854; Muzijk building inside, at evening. During the execution of Thursday 13 July; Society to promote Toonkunst, its music festival and the city of Rotterdam. Reminder of the year 1854. View in the interior of the new party building where a concert is given in the context of the music party, evening of July 13, 1854. Part of a series of twelve portraits to dayuerrotypes and twelve cityscapes. On the occasion of the Muziekfeest to celebrate the 25th anniversary of society to promote Toonunst in Rotterdam, 12-15 July 1854.
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Schouwburg with theater decor: the Italian street, Adolf van der Laan (attributed to), after Hendrik de Leth, 1760 - 1765 print Theater performance in the Amsterdamse Schouwburg on the Keizersgracht with the scenes of the Italian street with scene from: the waving lawyer. The decor printed of a separate plate within a passe-partout with the room, side slices, orchestra bin and the facade of the stage with columns, garlands and chandeliers. The title and a four -line fresh also printed from a separate plate. Part of a series of twelve theater sets. paper etching / engraving theatre, theatrical performance. stage design Schouwburg Keizersgracht (1637-1772)
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Covent Garden Theatre. vintage book plate illustration from Microcosm of London, circa 1807
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Demonstration on the stage of a crowded auditorium of Henri Liorets weight-driven cylinder phonograph mounted on a tripod, c1898. Sound Recording Technology Invention
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A child ball in the Paris concert hall.
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'A Visit to Monte Carlo, The Interior of the Gambling Saloon', 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886".
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Fencing on Stage, Fencing
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The Pergola Theatre on the evening of the Traviata, December 28, 1912, Florence, Italy, photograph by Giacomo Brogi, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XL, No 2, January 12, 1913.
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In Theatre by Mihaly Zichy, Color lithograph, 1856, 1827-1906, Russia, Moscow, State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum
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Spectators watching a play at a stage theater, Asolo Theatre, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota, Florida, USA
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The composer Giuseppe Verdi takes a bow after the first performance at La Scala, Milano Date: 1894
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'Performance of M. Gounod's "Mors Et Vita" before the Queen at the Albert Hall', 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886".
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Photo production of a drawing, representing a performance on stage in the Opéra Garnier in Paris, Anonymous, c. 1875 - c. 1885 photograph France photographic support. cardboard albumen print set, scenery ~ stage. opera house Paris Opera
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Madrid, 06/29/1906. Fencing exercises performed by the students of the gym class during the school festival of the French Society, held at the Price Circus.
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Tsar Alexander II attending a performance at the Bolshoi Theatre 1856 Source Alexander II. by Mihály Zichy (18271906)
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First appearance of Jenny Lind in America. At Castle Garden, Septr. 11th, 1850. Total receipts $26,238. Eno, Amos F., 1836-1915. Prints. 1850. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Lind, Jenny, 1820-1887, Concerts , New York (N.Y.)
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View of the stage of the Schouwburg in Amsterdam with a show for Willem V and Wilhelmina van Prussen on 1 June 1768. The stage show demophontes is increased on stage.
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'Blondin at Shoreditch', 1872. Charles Blondin French acrobat, walks the tightrope in Shoreditch. From, "LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. Grant and Co., 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C., 1872.
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The Palace lends itself to mighty musical occasions : orchestral concerts are held in the Great Orchestra of the Central Transept. Date: circa 1856
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Circle of skaters (Skating-Rink) in the circus of the Champs Elysees in Paris. Colored engraving.
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Open air concert at the bandstand in Hyde Park, London.
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Theater performance, 1714. Theater performance, 1714. Part of a group of twelve illustrations of the festivities organized in Utrecht in 1714 by the Portuguese Count Joao Gomes da Silva Conde de Tarouca in honor of the birth of two Portuguese princes from King Johan V.
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A lithograph depicting the first appearance of Jenny Lind in America at Castle Garden on September 11, 1850. The print includes details about the event, such as the total receipts of $26,238. Created by Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888), the artwork measures 32.5 x 44 cm and features scenes related to concerts in New York during the 19th century
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Germany, The orchestra at the Bayreuth Festpielhaus, 1882
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Scene from the New Ballet of "Les Quatre Saisons", at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1856. London stage production: '...a divertissement, called "Les Quatre Saisons." Though not a regular ballet, it is a pretty piece, beautifully got up, and exhibiting the talents of four danseuses - Mesdames Boschetti, Katrine, Lizereux, and Bellon - who are really a brilliant constellation. M. Vaudris, too, showed himself to be a dancer of great merit'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856.
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09/24/1908. Santiago de Galicia. A Popular Banquet. Aspect of the theater during the banquet in honor of the deputy A Cortes and former minister Don Manuel García Prieto.
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Events in Spain, a performance at the theatre theatre de loriente, in Madrid, Enrico Tamberlick sings the Riego Hymn, El Himno de Riego is a song in honour of Rafael del Riego, which is about the Spanish Civil War of the years 1820-1823, 1869, Spain, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe
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Vestibul ticket sales, drawing of o a mankell
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Lusitania Ballroom.
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'President Grant and the Emperor of Brazil officially opened the Centennial Exhibition', c1876, (193 Artist: Theodore R Davis.
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Schönbrunner Schloßtheater th, Schönbrunn Castle, auditorium
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The disasters of Paris in 1871/19 / Interior of the lyric theater / (burning in the May days) (IT)
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'An Interval with the Comedie Francaise', 1886. Artist: Edouard Joseph Dantan
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Photo production of a drawing, representing a face on stage in the Opéra Garnier in Paris, Anonymous, c. 1875 - c. 1885 photograph Paris photographic support. cardboard albumen print set, scenery ~ stage. opera house Paris Opera
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Theater in the Josefstadt, Vienna: View spectators
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Dernburg Hermann (1868-1935), German Festival House (Theater der 10,000), Berlin (07.1912): Perspective view from above on stage and auditorium. Pencil, coal on cardboard, 67.6 x 74.8 cm (including scan edges) Dernburg Hermann (1868-1935): Deutsches Festspielhaus (Theater der 10.000), Berlin
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The Bundesschiessen in Berlin, Germany, 1890, organised by the German Shooting and Archery Association, Festivities, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Europe
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TEATRO. MAQUETA DE LA REPRESENTACION DE " EL BARBERILLO DE LAVAPIES " OBRA DE ANTONIO SENDRAS Y LUIS BUENDIA. MUSICA DE ASENJO BARBIERI. MUSEO NACIONAL DEL TEATRO. ALMAGRO.
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Staberl as a magician Carltheater, Johann Christian Schoeller -, artist
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Souvenir of the trans-continental tour of Theo. Thomas, his famous orchestra, and Mme. Julia Rive-King, the celebrated pianiste.. Souvenir of the trans-continental tour of Theo. Thomas, his famous orchestra, and Mme. Julia Rive-King, the celebrated pianiste.
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Chinese theatre in Shanghai, China, illustration from L'Illustration, Journal Universel, No 1656, Volume LXIV, November 21, 1874.
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Lyrical Theater (TF)
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The Franco-British exhibition held at the White City, London. This picture shows the Flip-Flap - a type of fairground ride. Date: 1908
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Interior auditorium, showing the largest organ in the world, Ocean Grove, N. J. , Religious facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States