Pains Spectacle Coney Island, New York, 1911 – Historic Photograph Print
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Description
This rare historic image captures Pains Spectacle Coney Island, New York, 1911 in remarkable detail. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
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Pains Spectacle Coney Island, New York, 1911
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What sets this picture apart is its wide, unbroken view of a staged classical spectacle, with costumed performers spread across the frame rather than gathered around a single figure. Panoramic cameras came into wide use around the turn of the twentieth century and suited group scenes like parades, pageants, and stage productions. Classical spectacles of that era drew on Greek and Roman themes, with draped robes, tunics, and painted or built architecture meant to evoke antiquity for large audiences. Worth noticing is how the photographer kept such a broad scene in view, and how the costumes and set pieces reflect the period's taste for grand public entertainment.
| Created / published | 1911 |
|---|---|
| Notes | Panoramic photograph. |
| Subjects | Panoramic photographs--New York |
| Original scan | 5,400 × 1,872 px · prints to 18 × 6 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | NY 1911 Pains Spectacle Coney Island |
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