Nightlife Collection (#62)

Southern Cross Hotel and Dunedin Casino, Dunedin, New Zealand

Australia, Melbourne, Southgate Bridge illuminated at night
Feb 2007

Contestants at a Charleston dance contest being served food by musicians at a nightclub in New York City, c1926
DANCE: CHARLESTON, c1926. Contestants at a Charleston dance contest being served food by musicians at a nightclub in New York City, c1926

Pen-and-ink drawing, 1920, by Karl Arnold
GERMANY: DANCE EPIDEMIC. Pen-and-ink drawing, 1920, by Karl Arnold

Texas Guinan (1884-1933), Queen of the Nightclubs, in one of the New York City speakeasies that she operated during
SPEAKEASY/PROHIBITION. Texas Guinan (1884-1933), Queen of the Nightclubs, in one of the New York City speakeasies that she operated during Prohibition in the 1920s. Oil over a photograph

The world premiere of This is the Army at the Hollywood Theatre, Broadway, New York City, 1943
NEW YORK: MOVIE THEATRE. The world premiere of This is the Army at the Hollywood Theatre, Broadway, New York City, 1943

Dancers George Binstead and Sheila Tate dancing the Lambeth Walk, c1940
DANCE: LAMBETH WALK, c1940. Dancers George Binstead and Sheila Tate dancing the Lambeth Walk, c1940

Military men and women dancing to the Knickerbocker Dance Band at a club in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, New York
NEW YORK: DANCE HALL, 1941. Military men and women dancing to the Knickerbocker Dance Band at a club in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, New York. Photograph, 1941

West Kowloon Bamboo Theatre at dusk, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Cocktail bar neon
Cocktail Bar Neon sign close-up

Drinks

The Washington Monument and fireworks, 4th of July, Washington DC, USA

Australia, Melbourne, Yarra river and cityscape illuminated at dusk
Feb 2007

Melbourne city at sunset
Melbourne city sunset from Yarra River

Australia, Melbourne cityscape and River Yarra, illuminated at night
Feb 2007

Blurred night view of Sydney skyline

Sydney Harbor Bridge

Nightclub Interior
New York, New York: c. 1926. An interior shot of a plush nightclub

A variety show at the famous tropicana night club in havana, cuba, 1963

Australia, Evening concert at the Sydney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

USA, New York, Manhattan, traffic crawling through neon lit street at night

Austria, Vienna, Variety show in a cafe 19th century, Historisches Museum der Stadt Wien (History Museum)

How young men do their duty in Paris, caricature
France, 19th century. How young men do their duty in Paris. Caricature

Austria, Vienna, watercolor painting of a night at the Prater in Venice
Austria - Vienna - 20th century. Venice in Vienna, a night at the Prater. Watercolor by F. Witt. Detail

Market square, historic Old Town, Poznan, Poland, Europe

Still from the 1960 film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni
FILM: L AVVENTURA, 1960. Still from the 1960 film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni

An English Lady-Preacher of the Salvation Army in a Swiss Tavern. Line engraving, English, after G. Cederstr├Âm
SALVATION ARMY, 1887. An English Lady-Preacher of the Salvation Army in a Swiss Tavern. Line engraving, English, after G. Cederstr├Âm

A German beer cellar at night. Wood engraving, 1875
GERMANY: BEER CELLAR, 1875. A German beer cellar at night. Wood engraving, 1875

Men in a saloon in Leadville, Colorado. Photographed by Virgil G. Jackson, c1900
COLORADO: LEADVILLE, c1900. Men in a saloon in Leadville, Colorado. Photographed by Virgil G. Jackson, c1900

Manhattans business district, 1888. Contemporary line engraving after a drawing by Thure de Thulstrup
A DOWNTOWN LUNCHROOM. Manhattans business district, 1888. Contemporary line engraving after a drawing by Thure de Thulstrup

From the Gin Shop to the Dancing Rooms, from the Dancing Rooms to the Gin Shop
TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1848. From the Gin Shop to the Dancing Rooms, from the Dancing Rooms to the Gin Shop, the Poor Girl is Driven on that Course which Ends in Misery : etching, 1848

Scenes of cardplaying, wining and dining in a London tavern: English watercolors, early 17th century
TAVERN: LONDON, 17th C. Scenes of cardplaying, wining and dining in a London tavern: English watercolors, early 17th century

The Drunkards Children: Between the Fine Flaring Gin Palace and the Low Dirty Beer Shop
TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1848. The Drunkards Children: Between the Fine Flaring Gin Palace and the Low Dirty Beer Shop, the Boy Thief Squanders and Gambles Away His Ill-Gotten Gains

A German beer hall on the Bowery in New York City. Wood engraving, 1872
GERMAN BEER HALL. A German beer hall on the Bowery in New York City. Wood engraving, 1872

Interior view of the Hoffman House bar. Lithograph, American, c1890
HOFFMAN HOUSE BAR. Interior view of the Hoffman House bar. Lithograph, American, c1890

Tom and Jerry Masquerading it among the Cadgers in the Back Slums in the Holy Land
LONDON: SLUM, 1821. Tom and Jerry Masquerading it among the Cadgers in the Back Slums in the Holy Land. Etching by George Cruikshank for Pierce Egans Life in London, 1821

Tom and Jerry [English dandies] taking Blue Ruin [a gin drink] after the Spell is broke up
LONDON: BAR ROOM, 1821. Tom and Jerry [English dandies] taking Blue Ruin [a gin drink] after the Spell is broke up. Etching by George Cruikshank for Pierce Egans Life in London, 1821

Merrymaking in an Inn. Oil on canvas by Jan Steen, 1674
STEEN: MERRYMAKING, 1674. Merrymaking in an Inn. Oil on canvas by Jan Steen, 1674

Still from the 1929 motion picture Queen of the Night Clubs, starring Texas Guinan
FILM STILL: NIGHTCLUB, 1929. Still from the 1929 motion picture Queen of the Night Clubs, starring Texas Guinan

Silent Film: Drinking

Men playing faro in a saloon in Virginia City, Nevada. Photograph, c1890
NEVADA: CARD GAME, c1890. Men playing faro in a saloon in Virginia City, Nevada. Photograph, c1890

Neglected by Their Parents... They Are Led to the Gin Shop : etching, 1848, by George Cruikshank from his series
CRUIKSHANK: TEMPERANCE. Neglected by Their Parents...They Are Led to the Gin Shop : etching, 1848, by George Cruikshank from his series, The Drunkards Children, Plate I, on the evils of drink

Discussing the Franco-Prussian War at a German beer saloon in New York. Wood engraving, American, 1870
NEW YORK: SALOON, 1870. Discussing the Franco-Prussian War at a German beer saloon in New York. Wood engraving, American, 1870

A German beer hall in New York City. Wood engraving, 1864
NEW YORK CITY BEER HALL. A German beer hall in New York City. Wood engraving, 1864

Anacreonticks in full song. Satirical etching of a contemporary tavern scene, 1801, by James Gillray (1757-1815)
GILLRAY: TAVERN, 1801. Anacreonticks in full song. Satirical etching of a contemporary tavern scene, 1801, by James Gillray (1757-1815)

Who sit at the little marble tables, drink absinthe, and are invariably decorated
FRENCH CAFÉ, 19th CENTURY. Who sit at the little marble tables, drink absinthe, and are invariably decorated. Wood engraving by Henry Wolf (1852-1916)

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"Capturing the Essence of Nightlife: From Degas to Miami Beach" Step into a world where art and entertainment collide, as depicted in Edgar Degas' masterpiece "At the Cafe, or The Absinthe Drinker. " This oil on canvas painting from 1873 transports us to a bustling Parisian cafe, immersing us in the vibrant nightlife of that era. Fast forward to the 1930s in Harlem, New York, where we find ourselves gazing at a mesmerizing view of the Cotton Club. This iconic venue was renowned for its electrifying performances by legendary musicians and dancers who brought jazz to life. Intrigued by dance? Leave those high-heeled shoes behind and experience the exhilaration of the Twist. As Matania's artwork "A Motor Bus during the London Season" suggests, even public transportation became an integral part of London's lively nightlife scene in 1914. Travel across continents and witness Gold Coast City illuminated under a starry sky. The city comes alive after dark with pulsating beats echoing through its streets, inviting revelers into its vibrant clubs and bars. Escape to Nice, France, where Palais de la Jetee stands proudly on Promenade des Anglais. This architectural marvel has witnessed countless nights filled with laughter, music, and romance along this picturesque promenade. Speaking of French charm mixed with British flair - step inside Gargoyle club through Booths Dry Gin advertisement. Here you'll find yourself surrounded by exclusive company enjoying exquisite libations while indulging in sophisticated conversations. For those seeking exclusivity beyond imagination is Fish's portrayal of Kit Cat Club – an elite private-members establishment that epitomized luxury during its heyday. Rub shoulders with socialites as you immerse yourself in opulence amidst glamorous surroundings. Marvel at Rockefeller Center's dazzling lights illuminating New York City's skyline like no other place can. A hub for entertainment and cultural events, this iconic landmark has witnessed countless nights of celebration and excitement.