Glass, Barry

The backside of a black-and-white photograph, showing where tape once held a transparent cover in place. All that remains are darkened stains from that adhesive and the number '16' scrawled in pencil.

A black-and-white photograph of a gloomy opera set, depicting the interior of a lavish room with high Corinthian columns interspaced by tall, vaulted windows. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers dominates center stage, while a darkly dressed man stands upon a short platform at stage-right. Taken of a 1962 production of Charles Gounod's Faust by the Vancouver Opera Association. Signed by Barry Glass.

The backside of a black-and-white photograph, showing where tape once held a transparent cover in place. All that remains are darkened stains from that adhesive and the number '16' scrawled in pencil.

A black-and-white photograph of a a half-darkened opera set depicting a smll courtyard ringed by high stone walls underneath the watchful gaze of a large angel statue. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers looks out from stage-right, into an unseen crowd. Produced for a 1962 production of Gounod's Faust by the Vancouver Opera Association. Signed by Barry Glass.

A black-and-white photograph of a stage with a man and woman sitting on a bench, illuminated by spotlight. A painted road in the background stretches towards a darkened horizon with snow-capped mountains. From the point of the photographer it is possible to see the seating and the lights focused on the stage. Taken of an unknown production by the Vancouver Opera Association.

A black-and-white photograph of a smiling woman touching the side of a wooden horse and staring off into the distance. A tent appears to be erected around her, and light filters through to reveal her ornate dress. Taken of an unknown production by the Vancouver Opera Association.

The backside of a black-and-white photograph. It reads '"Carmen" V.O.A. 1960' and 'Photo by Barry Glass'.

A black-and-white photograph of a crowded stage, with a number of opera characters crowded into a large town courtyard. The buildings in the background have a strange and irregular geometry, and the dress of the characters is decidedly 19th century. A woman sings at center stage, flanked by men in uniform. Taken of a 1960 production of Georges Bizet's Carmen, produced by the Vancouver Opera Association.

A black-and-white photograph of a half-darkened opera set, depicting a dusty courtyard ringed with a low brick and iron wall. At stage-left the sign on a building reads "Hotel du Midi," while barren trees reach into the shadows at stage-right. Third of a set of three. Taken of a 1962 production of Puccini's Tosca put on by the Vancouver Opera Association.

A black-and-white photograph of a darkened opera set, depicting a small town square. Faint light filters in through a dirty skylight, while a man in dark clothing sits at a table at stage-left. Second of a set of three. Taken of a 1962 production of Puccini's Tosca put on by the Vancouver Opera Association.

A black-and-white photograph of a darkened opera set, depicting a small town square. Faint light filters in through a dirty skylight, while a man in dark clothing sits at a table at stage-left. Second of a set of three. Taken of a 1962 production of Puccini's Tosca put on by the Vancouver Opera Association.