Harlequin Collection

Les Saltimbanques, 1874 (oil on canvas)
EDI187971 Les Saltimbanques, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Court Jester
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Harlequin, Columbine
Harlequin and Columbine (with Pierrot disconsolate in the background)

Fancy Dress Ball, Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London, 2 December 1920. Date: 1920

Pantomime Characters, Commedia dell Arte - Clown, Harlequin, Columbine and Pantaloon. 19th century

Harlequin and Death, 1907. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Harlequin and Death, 1907. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Harlequin and Columbine, with orchestra
Harlequin and Columbine dancing on a stage, with an orchestra in the pit. 20th century

Mieczyslaw Pianowski, Polish ballet dancer
Mieczyslaw Pianowski (c1891-1967), Polish ballet dancer, ballet master and choreographer. circa 1920s

Harlequin Duck - standing on rock in winter. Barnegat Light in New Jersey, USA
JZ-3737 Harlequin Duck - standing on rock in winter. Barnegat Light in New Jersey, USA Histrionicus histrionicus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dog - Great Dane bitch lying down
HAR-123 Dog - Great Dane bitch lying down Anthony Harrison Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

X-X-X-X-Xmas by J. Gordge
Two lovers dressed as Columbine and Harlequin prepare for a romantic kiss at what looks to be a deserted party

Carnival scene, 1832. Creator: Boilly, Louis-Leopold (1761-1845)
Carnival scene, 1832. Found in the Collection of The Ramsbury Manor Foundation

Picture No. 11771535
Welsh Harlequin Duck Date:

Christmas crackers box label
Label for a box of Batgers Carnival crackers featuring a couple in fancy dress, he dressed as Harlequin, playing a ukelele and a banjo

Pan Cover 1920
Illustration by Pizer on the front cover of Pan magazine, showing a couple in costume, the man dressed as harlequin and the woman wearing butterfly wings and headdress

A for Alsatian and Harlequin, around 1920 (print)
8600164 A for Alsatian and Harlequin, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume", Hachette, publisher)

Yevonde Cumbers Middleton (1893-1975), also known professionally as Madame Yevonde, posing as Harlequin in a 1923 self-portrait. Date: 1923

Postcard with illustration by Chiostri, 1920s party scene or carnival with a harlequin and Columbine Date: 1920s

An Interval in Motley by S. S. Longley
Colour illustration by S.S. Longley showing Harlequin and Columbine with balloons. 1922

Commedia Italiana (colour litho)
7201881 Commedia Italiana (colour litho) by Gumery, Adolphe Ernest (1861-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commedia Italiana)

Harlequin and Columbine: a dance routine arranged by Helene Denizon of the Fokine ballet with Everett Llelan, 1927. 1/2 Date: 1927

Harlequin flower, Sparaxis variegata (Variegated flowered synnotia, Synnotia variegata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Theatre National de l Opera, Grand bal de la Mi-Careme, 1921. Private Collection

Leaving the Masqued Ball. Artist: Garcia y Ramos, Jose (1852-1912)
Leaving the Masqued Ball. Found in the collection of Museo Carmen Thyssen, Malaga

Puppet show seen from inside the box
Au Bon Marche - puppet show seen from inside the box - a man with two glove puppets. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Harlequin hummingbird, Trochilus multicolor.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

THEATER: PANTOMIME, 1851. Scene from the pantomime, Oliver Cromwell; or, Harlequin Charley Over the Water and the Maid of Pattys Mill at the City of London Theatre in London. Engraving, English, 1851

Convalescent soldiers in pantomime at Eastbourne. Officers, NCOs and men of Summerdown Convalescent Hospital, Eastbourne, are appearing in a pantomime

Dog - Great Dane bitch sitting down
HAR-121 Dog - Great Dane bitch sitting down Anthony Harrison Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

3 Dolls Harlequin C1810
Harlequin, Pulcinello (Punch) and Bobeche (Clown)

After the Ball, 1917 (oil on board)
CH344434 After the Ball, 1917 (oil on board) by Fischer, Paul (1860-1934); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright

Carnival! Day of madness: disguising, confetti and coils for the carnival party
XEE4186927 Carnival! Day of madness: disguising, confetti and coils for the carnival party. Two characters in Harlequin (with his club)

Lingering music sheet cover
Music sheet for Lingering, performed at The Palais de Danse, London. The music was written by T. W. Thurban and the words by John P. Harrington

Jester Playing Lute
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Programme cover for Theatre Michel, Paris, 1922 1922

Programme cover for the Empire Theatre, Paris, 1927. Artwork by Edouard Halouze 1927

Domestic Dog, Great Dane, harlequin adult female, with collar, close-up of head, laying

Reverend Robin Morrison (now Canon) who regularly dressed in pierrot costume and performed for charity. Birmingham, England. The Times Date: 1989

Risorgimento : illustration humoristique representant les associes Giuseppe Garibaldi et le comte Camillo Benso de
FGL5492581 Risorgimento : illustration humoristique representant les associes Giuseppe Garibaldi et le comte Camillo Benso de Cavour essayant de liberer le poele de leur laboratoire d'alchimie

Redoute / Redoubt (colour litho)
8666240 Redoute / Redoubt (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Redoute)

Illustration by J. Blass for the song (rhyme) " Harlequin holds his shop" (or " in his shop)
PCT4278778 Illustration by J. Blass for the song (rhyme) " Harlequin holds his shop" (or " in his shop) - It stands under a large umbrella

Circus clown painting his face in his tent before a show, 1800s
NWI4759656 Circus clown painting his face in his tent before a show, 1800s.; (add.info.: Circus clown painting his face in his tent before a show, 1800s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670074 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

French dancer and courtesan working in famous parisian cabaret Folies Bergeres by late 19th century
1711427 French dancer and courtesan working in famous parisian cabaret Folies Bergeres by late 19th century by Nadar (1840-1930) (studio of); (add.info)

Letter A, B, C and D: Harlequin (Commedia dell'arte), Bobeche (Antoine Mandelot)
DUV4204025 Letter A, B, C and D: Harlequin (Commedia dell'arte), Bobeche (Antoine Mandelot), Cadet Roussel (Guillaume Rousselle, 1743-1807) and Le Roi Dagobert (Dagobert I, ca)

Varieties of geraniums or pelargoniums: the Clown, the Harlequin and Singularity
FLO4646216 Varieties of geraniums or pelargoniums: the Clown, the Harlequin and Singularity. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmann's Book of the World, Stuttgart

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670888 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Figures from Children's Books: Harlequin (colour litho)
8646628 Figures from Children's Books: Harlequin (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harlequin)

Pierrot in Criminal Court, c.1864-70 (oil on wood panel)
XOS5879730 Pierrot in Criminal Court, c.1864-70 (oil on wood panel) by Couture, Thomas (1815-79); 45.8x52.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Cover from a collection of French nursery rhymes, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4833767 Cover from a collection of French nursery rhymes, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover from a collection of french nursery rhymes (folk song) with characters

Bonne d'enfant - Child's maid, Paris, early 19th century, in blue coat with green and white apron
FLO4658494 Bonne d'enfant - Child's maid, Paris, early 19th century, in blue coat with green and white apron, carrying a child's bonnet

The Semdouble Buttercup of the Gardens conue as Harlequin. Persian buttercup hybrid Harlequin, Ranunculus asiaticus
FLO4596553 The Semdouble Buttercup of the Gardens conue as Harlequin. Persian buttercup hybrid Harlequin, Ranunculus asiaticus

Mr. Samuel Simmons as Baron Munchausen in the pantomime " Harlequin Munchausen" at the Theatre Royal Covent
FLO4594914 Mr. Samuel Simmons as Baron Munchausen in the pantomime " Harlequin Munchausen" at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden

Letter A and B: Harlequin (Commedia dell'arte) and Bobeche (Antoine Mandelot), beg 20th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4204031 Letter A and B: Harlequin (Commedia dell'arte) and Bobeche (Antoine Mandelot), beg 20th century (chromolithograph); 25x17.5 cm; (add.info.: Drolatic album (abecedary)

Letter A: AMABILITY charm is full of arrogance, while we stop ARROGANCE at all times. Engraving in " ABC
DUV4206534 Letter A: AMABILITY charm is full of arrogance, while we stop ARROGANCE at all times. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

The sad end of Harlequin the painter (colour litho)
8672607 The sad end of Harlequin the painter (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sad end of Harlequin the painter)

Letter A: Harlequin. Commedia dell'arte. Harlequin with a mask and a suit holds a rabbit behind his back
DUV4204016 Letter A: Harlequin. Commedia dell'arte. Harlequin with a mask and a suit holds a rabbit behind his back, beg 20th century (chromolithograph); 25x17.5 cm; (add.info)

A harlequin
2628588 A harlequin.; (add.info.: An American illustration of a harlequin, 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG

English actor Jacques Francois Laporte (1775Ð1841) as Arlequin in the " leaf-vaudeville" one-act play Le
FLO4562742 English actor Jacques Francois Laporte (1775Ð1841) as Arlequin in the " leaf-vaudeville" one-act play Le Sultan du Havre by Armand d'Artois

Suggestions for headdresses (engraving)
8631137 Suggestions for headdresses (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suggestions for headdresses)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669854 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The sad end of Harlequin the painter (colour litho)
8672562 The sad end of Harlequin the painter (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sad end of Harlequin the painter)

Maschere, 1922. Creator: Malerba, Gian Emilio (1880-1926)
Maschere, 1922. Found in the Collection of the Galleria nazionale d'arte moderna, Rom

City landscape with actors from the Commedia dell'arte, 18th century. Creator: Unknown artist
City landscape with actors from the Commedia dell'arte, 18th century. Private Collection

Carnival scene. Monthly newsletter: February. Creator: Krenek, Carl (1880-1949)
Carnival scene. Monthly newsletter: February. Private Collection

Comédiens dans un parc, ca 1719. Creator: Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755)
Comediens dans un parc, ca 1719. Private Collection

Woman in harlequin costume and mask for a fancy dress ball. Arlequine. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Fabius (Alberto Fabio Lorenzi)

The Italian Comedians, probably 1720. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau
The Italian Comedians, probably 1720

Harlequin Mini Rex pet rabbit in a pet carrier. Rabbits should travel to the vet in a well-constructed and easy-to-carry pet carrier. (PR)

Fall / Harlequin Pinscher
One of Mrs Herdmans harlequin pinschers. Date: 1938

Harlequin, Columbine and Pierrot
Harlequin illustration, showing Harlequin and Columbine, with Pierrot looking through an open door. Date: 1923

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Arlequin, between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Arlequin, between c1678 and c1693

Harlequin Venitienne, 1929. Artist: Raoul Dufy
Harlequin Venitienne, 1929

Françoise Ravel as the Harlequin, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as the Harlequin, 1855-1859

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Arlequin, Bound 1703-1704. Creators: Jean Doliver, Jacques Le Pautre
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Arlequin, Bound 1703-1704

Harlequin and Columbine, 1834. Creator: Carelli, Raffaele (1795-1864)
Harlequin and Columbine, 1834. Private Collection

Preparation for visits on New Year's Day, c.1813-c.1815. Creators: Anon, Chez Basset
Preparation for visits on New Year's Day, c.1813-c.1815. An overweight man sits on a chair and puts on his boots. Behind him is a servant who brushes his blue jacket

Scene from "Jack and the Bean-Stalk" at the Adelphi Theatre, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "Jack and the Bean-Stalk" at the Adelphi Theatre, 1856. London stage production. The Pantomime at this theatre is distinguished from the general character of these performances

Open-air theatre performance, 1670-1698. Creator: Matthys Naiveu
Open-air theatre performance, 1670-1698

Scene of the education of Pulcinella, 18th century. Creator: Anonymous
Scene of the education of Pulcinella, 18th century. Private Collection

Mezzetin and Harlequin, Disguised as the Captain, Disrupt Pantaloon's Dinner, c. 1729

Mezzetin "Paints" a Portrait of Cupid by Cutting the Canvas to Reveal Harlequin, c. 1729

Mezzetin and Harlequin Use the Picture Frame to Catch Pantaloon and Pierrot, c. 1729. Creator: Johann Jakob Schübler
Mezzetin and Harlequin Use the Picture Frame to Catch Pantaloon and Pierrot, c. 1729

Harlequin and Scaramouche Create a "Fountain", 1729. Creator: Johann Jakob Schübler
Harlequin and Scaramouche Create a "Fountain", 1729

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"Harlequin: The Enigmatic Pantomime Character of Commedia dell Arte" Step into the whimsical world of Harlequin, a beloved figure in the realm of Pantomime Characters and Commedia dell Arte. With his vibrant costume and mischievous antics, he captivates audiences as the Court Jester, bringing laughter to all who witness his performances. In this captivating image from 1920, we see Harlequin and Columbine gracefully dancing on stage with an accompanying orchestra. Their movements are fluid and enchanting, showcasing their incredible talent and chemistry. This Fancy Dress Ball at Theatre Royal in Covent Garden was undoubtedly a night to remember. But Harlequin's influence extends beyond the theater walls. In nature, we find the striking Harlequin Duck perched confidently on a rock amidst winter's embrace in Barnegat Light, New Jersey. Its colorful plumage mirrors that of its theatrical counterpart, reminding us that beauty can be found even in the harshest seasons. Mieczyslaw Pianowski, a Polish ballet dancer renowned for his portrayal of Harlequin, brings this character to life with grace and precision. His performances leave audiences spellbound as he effortlessly glides across the stage with agility reminiscent of these iconic jesters. Even our four-legged friends have been inspired by Harlequin's charm. A Great Dane bitch rests peacefully in repose; her regal presence echoing the elegance associated with this timeless character. Artists throughout history have immortalized Harlequin's allure through their masterpieces. Les Saltimbanques by Boilly captures a carnival scene filled with joyous revelry while X-X-X-X-Xmas by J. Gordge depicts an intriguing fusion between Christmas festivities and harlequinesque elements - both testaments to how deeply ingrained this figure is within our cultural imagination.