The Execution of Afrasiyab (painting, recto; text, verso), folio from a manuscript of the Shahnama by Firdawsi
Persian
Fragment of a Wall Relief: Head of a Winged Protective Spirit
Neo-Assyrian
A 1st Performance. The Man in the Worst Seat. "This piece seems to me to be well written, but for me the production leaves something to be desired...at least as far as I can judge.", 1808-1879
Honoré-Victorin Daumier
Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō 5th as Taira no Masakado disguised as the pilgrim Junjō in the play Masakado Kammuri no Hatsuyuki, performed at the Nakamura Theater from the eleventh month of 1777, 1726 - 1792
Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章
Actor Ichikawa Danjūrō 5th as Moriya no Daijin disguised as Rokujūrokubu in the play Miya-bashira Iwao no Butai, performed at the Morita Theater from the seventh month of 1773, 1726 - 1792
Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章
The Wedding of Krishna and Rukmini (painting, recto), folio from a Bhagavata Purana series
Indian
Demons Approaching Rama and Lakshmana at a Fire Ceremony (Homa) (painting, recto), illustration from a Ramayana series
Indian
Lovers' Picnic, painting (recto), text (verso), illustrated folio from a manuscript of the Divan (Collected Works) of Hafiz, 16th century
Attributed to Sultan Muhammad
Social Settlements: United States. Illinois. Chicago. "South Parks": Public Parks and Playgrounds. South Parks, Chicago, Ill.: A function performed in the early stages by a private philanthropic organization…: Conveniences and Facilities for Recreation
Unidentified Artist
Untitled (adhered notes and sketchs with bleed-through of previous page, left page); Untitled (notes and adhered sketches, right page), 1928 - 2014
Otto Piene
Actor Matsumoto Koshirō 2nd as Ogata no Saburō disguised as Matsuura Saemon in the play Ichi no Tomi Tsuki no Kaomise, performed at the Morita Theater from the eleventh month of 1774, 1726 - 1792
Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章
Actor ōtani Hiroji 3rd as a White Fox disguised as Ukishima Daihachi from the play Shinsadame Sōma no Mombi performed at the Ichimura Theater from the seventh month of 1770, 1726 - 1792
Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章
Social Settlements: United States. Illinois. Chicago. "South Parks": Public Parks and Playgrounds. South Parks, Chicago, Ill.: A function performed in the early stages by a private philanthropic organization…: South Side Recreation Parks
Unidentified Artist
Actors Nakamura Nakazō 1st as Tenjiku Tokubei(?) and Bandō Kumajūrō as shopman Dempachi(?) in the play Keisei Katabira ga Tsuji(?), performed at the Ichimura Theater from the eighth month of 1783(?), active ? - 1787
Katsukawa Shunjō
Star's Daughter (Fifth of eleven): While hurrying through Broadway's famed Shubert Alley, Monika runs into an old family friend, actor Walter Matthau. He was on his way to star in another performance of the comedy, "The Odd Couple.", 1945 - 1984
Gordon W. Gahan
Star's Daughter (Fifth of eleven): While hurrying through Broadway's famed Shubert Alley, Monika runs into an old family friend, actor Walter Matthau. He was on his way to star in another performance of the comedy, "The Odd Couple.", 1945 - 1984
Gordon W. Gahan
Khambhavati Ragini (painting, recto), from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies) Series
Attributed to Jai Kisan of Malpura
Head of a Man from a Votive Statuette
Sumerian
Actor Nakamura Nakazō 1st as Kume no Heinaizaemon disguised as Street Fortune-Teller Kōsaka Jinnai in the play Kotobuke Banzei Soga, performed at the Ichimura Theater from the fifth month of 1783, 1726 - 1792
Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章
Actor Nakamura Sukegorō 2nd as Sasano Sangobei in part two of the play Green Willow Soga of Erotic Design (Iro Moyō Aoyagi Soga) performed at the Nakamura Theater in the second month, 1775, active 1770 - 1790
Rantokusai Shundō