Joker Collection (page 6)

In skomorokh dress, 1882. Artist: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
In skomorokh dress, 1882. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Harlequin and Death, 1918. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Harlequin and Death, 1918. From a private collection

Harlequins, 1913. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Harlequins, 1913. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Gorlovka

Rendezvous, c. 1918. Artist: Somov, Konstantin Andreyevich (1869-1939)
Rendezvous, c. 1918. From a private collection

Masquerade, 1913-1914. Artist: Grigoriev, Boris Dmitryevich (1886-1939)
Masquerade, 1913-1914. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Kherson

Jean-Gaspard Deburau as Pierrot, 1845. Artist: Bouquet, Auguste (1810-1846)
Jean-Gaspard Deburau as Pierrot, 1845. From a private collection

Joker, c1929. From Cir-Q-Lar playing cards, first edition. [John Waddington Ltd, Leeds & London, c1929]

Carnival in Rome (Detail), c. 1650. Artist: Lingelbach, Johannes (1622-1674)
Carnival in Rome (Detail), c. 1650. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Pierrot Content, ca 1712. Artist: Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721)
Pierrot Content, ca 1712. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The skomorokhs. Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
The skomorokhs. Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

A Village Bullfight, c1812-1814. Artist: Francisco Goya
A Village Bullfight, c1812-1814. From the Royal Academy of San Fernando, Madrid, Spain

Strip tease card game - Joker card, featuring the four heads of the Theatre Manager, the exotic peformer, the prosecution barrister and the prude, Miss Prim

Cartoon, In the trench club, WW1
Cartoon, In the trench club. Some French soldiers are playing cards for money in their trench when an explosion goes off nearby

Carnival Joker Costumes and Mask. Italy Veneto Venice Venice Carnival Joker Costumes and Mask

The Joker Card From A 15Th Century Tarot Deck. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

King And Jester, Early 15Th Century. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J. R
King And Jester, Early 15Th Century. From The Book Short History Of The English People By J.R. Green, Published London 1893

Pedigree Dog

Comic-Con
Kurt Klein

Two jesters on a Christmas card -- None so deaf as those who won t hear. Date: circa 1890s

Mr Punch. 19th century

Clarabell The Clown
New York, New York: c. 1952 A portrait of Clarabell the Clown, the mute patner of Howdy Doody of the popular childrens NBC television show, " The Howdy Doody Show"

New York City - Playing card - The Obelisk - Joker. Date: 1900

Cartoon, Time for a drink, WW1
Cartoon, Time for a drink. A French soldier sits on the back of a chair with his feet on the seat to drink at a bar. The two soldiers with him tell the owner not to be shocked by his behaviour

Cartoon, Playing a practical joke, WW1
Cartoon, a French soldier plays a practical joke on a colleague and sends him up a tree. Date: 1916

Cartoon, A sophisticated man, WW1
Cartoon, A sophisticated man. A French soldier about to depart on leave asks an African colleague to let him have some of his lice, so that he can show them to his friends and family in Belleville

Illustration, girl pulling at Jokers reins
Illustration, a girl pulling at Jokers reins as if he were a dog. Date: 1932

Frontispiece illustration, the Joker, an Exmoor pony. Date: 1932

Illustration, riding through a muddy patch
Illustration, a girl rides her pony through a muddy patch, splattering a boy and his dog standing nearby. Date: 1932

Illustration, girl riding with hands in pockets
Illustration, a girl riding Jerry with her hands in her pockets, controlling the pony just with her legs. Date: 1932

Illustration, boy sliding off a pony
Illustration, a boy sliding off his saddle when Joker the pony turns more sharply than expected. Date: 1932

The fool
Antique illustration of The fool

Source Size = 3775 x 1415
The Indian Relief Trooping Season, Passing through the Suez Canal: the Practical Joker Imitates a Fly (Left); Fruit Boats at Suez, Oranges, Lemons, Turkish Delight (Right)

Young Trickster
4th November 1925: A practical joker attaching a firework to a policemans jacket. (Photo by Kirby/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Phil May as the Joker riding off on a mule into the sunset
Phil May as the Joker / Court Jester riding off on a mule into the sunset Date: circa 1900

Sixpenny Village Sign
A Sixpenny Village - this is not the work of a practical joker, but the signpost to the Dorset (England) village of Sixpenny Handley! Date: 1950s

German Drinkers C18
A rather dissipated group of gentlemen drinking beer from tankards and smoking pipes at German court. A practical joker sets a bear cub onto a reveller, whose wig comes off!

German Pipe Smokers C18
Gentlemen drinking beer from tankards and smoking pipes at German court. A practical joker sets a bear cub onto a reveller, whose wig comes off!

Lloyd George as Jester
DAVID LLOYD GEORGE as Court Jester to George V (and the real power of the country)

Entertainer Personified
The personification of entertainment - a one-man band, dressed as a jester with cap and bells

Jester and Lady
A jester, with cap, bells, ninny stick, balloon and monkey, entertains an unimpressed looking lady

Custom / France / Shrovetide
A shrovetide parade in France

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"Joker: A Multifaceted Symbol of Mirth and Mystery" From the jolly Joker playing card to the mischievous circus clown pointing, the enigmatic figure known as the Joker has captivated our imagination for centuries. Whether it's Taillefer the Troubadour leading William's army or a colorful court jester dressed in red and blue with bells adorning his outfit, this character embodies both humor and intrigue. In art, we see various interpretations of the Joker. From Harlequin clowns to Konstantin Andreyevich Somov's depiction of Harlequin and Death in 1907, each portrayal adds depth to this complex persona. Even on luxurious ocean liners like RMS Queen Mary, artwork featuring jesters remind us of their timeless appeal. But beyond mere entertainment lies a deeper meaning behind these playful figures. The Clown asks if you are there, inviting introspection into our own hidden emotions. Marionettes with strings attached symbolize how easily we can be manipulated by external forces while urging us to take control of our own destiny. The marionette also beckons us to play along, reminding us that life is but a stage where we have agency over our actions. Meanwhile, the ever-present question from The Clown lingers - are you truly being yourself? The Joker serves as a reminder that beneath laughter lies complexity; he challenges societal norms by embracing absurdity and pushing boundaries. He invites us to explore duality within ourselves – lightness amidst darkness and joy alongside sorrow. So next time you encounter a joker-like presence in your life – whether through cards or clowns – take a moment to reflect on its symbolism.