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David Garrick (1717-1774) as Richard III by William Shakespeare. Canvas; 18th century.
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David Garrick (1717-1774) as Richard III by William Shakespeare. Canvas; 18th ce...

Joseph George Holman as Edgar in an 18th century production of "King Lear" by William Shakespeare. At this time the plays of Shakespeare were always presented in contemporary costume. Canvas; 18th century.
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Joseph George Holman as Edgar in an 18th century production of "King Lear" by Wi...

Robert Coates as Romeo in "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare. Canvas; 1812.
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Robert Coates as Romeo in "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare. Canvas; 181...

British actor Spranger Barry (1719-1777) and his second wife Ann Street Barry (1734-1801) performing in Shakespeare's "Hamlet". Canvas; 18th century.
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British actor Spranger Barry (1719-1777) and his second wife Ann Street Barry (1...

Polovtsian Camp. Set design for Alexander Borodin's opera "Prince Igor". For Sergei Diaghilev’s production, The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 1919. Tempera on paper; 58.5 x 84.5 cm.
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Polovtsian Camp. Set design for Alexander Borodin's opera "Prince Igor". For Ser...

The Swan of Tuonela (Tuonelan joutsen), the 1895 tone poem by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius (1865-1957). Illustration by Ira Jean Belmont.
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The Swan of Tuonela (Tuonelan joutsen), the 1895 tone poem by the Finnish compos...

Le foyer de la Danse au nouvel Opera. Palais Garnier, Paris, France. built by Charles Garnier (1825-1898)
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Le foyer de la Danse au nouvel Opera. Palais Garnier, Paris, France. built by Ch...

Tangka - Trinle Gyeltshen (1838-1898), the 42nd chief-abbot of Bhutan surrounded by the sixteen disciples of Buddha (Arhat). Applique-work with embroidery, early 20th century. From the Paro-dzong (monastery).Detail of 04-01-02/20
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Tangka - Trinle Gyeltshen (1838-1898), the 42nd chief-abbot of...

Applique and embroidered Tangka showing Shabdrung (king) Ngawang Namgyel's lineage and previous reincarnations. Detail of 04-01-02/23 : Close-Up of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. Total size: 428 x 307 cm
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Applique and embroidered Tangka showing Shabdrung (king) Ngawang Namgyel's...

Biographical tangka of Drukpa Kunle (nicknamed "The Divine Madman", 1455-1529). One of the most popular of all the religious figures in Bhutan,he is seen here at the entrance to Chime Ihakang accompanied by his dog and bow. Painted in the 1980's. 129 x 111,5 cm
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Biographical tangka of Drukpa Kunle (nicknamed "The Divine Madman", 1455-152...

Biographical Tangka of Drukpa Kunle, detail of 04-01-02/34. Drukpa Kunle wandered throughout Bhutan subduing harmful local deities and preaching religion in an unorthodox manner with bawdy humour.
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Biographical Tangka of Drukpa Kunle, detail of 04-01-02/34. Drukpa Kunl...

Biographical tangka of Drukpa Kunle, detail of 04-01-02/34 showing a house with the typically fashionable and large windows of that period.
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Biographical tangka of Drukpa Kunle, detail of 04-01-02/34 showing a ho...