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"Harlequin: The Enigmatic Pantomime Character of Commedia dell Arte" Step into the whimsical world of Harlequin

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)

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)

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Figures from Children's Books: Harlequin (colour litho)

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)

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Pierrot in Criminal Court, c.1864-70 (oil on wood panel)

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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Cover from a collection of French nursery rhymes, 19th century (Epinal print)

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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Bonne d'enfant - Child's maid, Paris, early 19th century, in blue coat with green and white apron

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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: The Semdouble Buttercup of the Gardens conue as Harlequin. Persian buttercup hybrid Harlequin

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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Mr. Samuel Simmons as Baron Munchausen in the pantomime ' Harlequin Munchausen' at the Theatre

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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Letter A and B: Harlequin (Commedia dell'arte) and Bobeche (Antoine Mandelot)

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)

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Letter A: AMABILITY charm is full of arrogance, while we stop ARROGANCE at all times

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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: The sad end of Harlequin the painter (colour litho)

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)

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Letter A: Harlequin. Commedia dell'arte. Harlequin with a mask

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)

Background imageHarlequin Collection: A harlequin

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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: English actor Jacques Francois Laporte (1775Ð1841) as Arlequin in the ' leaf-vaudeville' one-act

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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Suggestions for headdresses (engraving)

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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)

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)

Background imageHarlequin Collection: The sad end of Harlequin the painter (colour litho)

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)

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Maschere, 1922. Creator: Malerba, Gian Emilio (1880-1926)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Harlequin Venitienne, 1929. Artist: Raoul Dufy

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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Françoise Ravel as the Harlequin, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller

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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Arlequin, Bound 1703-1704

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

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

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

Background imageHarlequin 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. 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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: 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. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Mezzetin 'Paints' a Portrait of Cupid by Cutting the Canvas to Reveal Harlequin, c. 1729

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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Mezzetin and Harlequin Use the Picture Frame to Catch Pantaloon and Pierrot, 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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Harlequin and Scaramouche Create a 'Fountain', 1729. Creator: Johann Jakob Schübler

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

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

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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 24

Background imageHarlequin Collection: The Carnival in Rome. Fragment, 1828. Creator: CW Eckersberg

The Carnival in Rome. Fragment, 1828. Creator: CW Eckersberg
The Carnival in Rome. Fragment, 1828

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Le menuet, 18th century. Creators: Sebastien Leclerc, Jean-Baptiste Pater

Le menuet, 18th century. Creators: Sebastien Leclerc, Jean-Baptiste Pater
Le menuet, 18th century. The Minuet. Baroque dance, popular at the court of Louis XIV. Musicians, dancers and commedia dell'arte characters

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Sadler's Wells - Scene from 'Harlequin and the House that Jack Built in 1851', 1850

Sadler's Wells - Scene from "Harlequin and the House that Jack Built in 1851", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sadler's Wells - Scene from "Harlequin and the House that Jack Built in 1851", 1850. London stage production

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 24

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 24. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Michio Ito pupils, 1921 June 24

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Le Spectacle ambulant de Polichinelle, 1832. Creator: Boilly, Louis-Léopold (1761-1845)

Le Spectacle ambulant de Polichinelle, 1832. Creator: Boilly, Louis-Léopold (1761-1845)
Le Spectacle ambulant de Polichinelle, 1832. Found in the collection of the The Ramsbury Manor Foundation

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Parade devant un théâtre des boulevards (théâtre des Associés, boulevard du Temple?), c1788

Parade devant un théâtre des boulevards (théâtre des Associés, boulevard du Temple?), c1788. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Parade devant un theatre des boulevards (theatre des Associes, boulevard du Temple?), c1788

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Scène de la comédie italienne : Arlequin et Ricoboni, vers 1720, c1720. Creator: Ecole Francaise

Scène de la comédie italienne : Arlequin et Ricoboni, vers 1720, c1720. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Scene de la comedie italienne : Arlequin et Ricoboni, vers 1720, c1720

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Scene from 'The Merry Wives of Windsor; or, Harlequin and Sir John Falstaff, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Scene from "The Merry Wives of Windsor; or, Harlequin and Sir John Falstaff, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "The Merry Wives of Windsor; or, Harlequin and Sir John Falstaff, [Surrey Theatre, London], 1850....the never-to-be forgotten incident of the buck-basket

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Harlequin and Colombine, around 1886. Creator: Edgar Degas

Harlequin and Colombine, around 1886. Creator: Edgar Degas
Harlequin and Colombine, around 1886

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Reverend Robin Morrison (now Canon)

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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Scene de Carnaval (pen and black ink & w/c)

Scene de Carnaval (pen and black ink & w/c)
XOS5884175 Scene de Carnaval (pen and black ink & w/c) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); 30.6x44.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Drawing by Philibert Louis Debucourt)

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Mardi-Gras, Boulevard des Italiens, 1831 (w/c, ink and pencil)

Mardi-Gras, Boulevard des Italiens, 1831 (w/c, ink and pencil)
XIR173483 Mardi-Gras, Boulevard des Italiens, 1831 (w/c, ink and pencil) by Opitz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Georg Optiz)



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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.