Marionettes Collection

Music cover for Two Marionettes Polka, composed by May Ostlere. Two puppets (without strings!) are depicted dancing on a small stage, framed by red and gold curtains

Jack in a box, smiling clown puppet popping out of red wooden box with arms extended to sides, front view

Chinese Puppet Theatre
A street puppet show. The automaton figures are operated by a set of strings

Puppets in shop, Old Town, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Petrushka, 1882. Found in the collection of State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov

Indian Puppet Show for European Children
Kaut-pootlies, or Puppets exhibited by Native Jugglers, for the amusement of European children. (Plate 18 of 20). Date: 1813

A crazed man representing the Czar of "Russia" sitting on a throne
2623653 A crazed man representing the Czar of "Russia" sitting on a throne; (add.info.: Chromolithograph depicting a crazed man representing the Czar of "Russia" sitting on a)

The Children's Coronation Fete in the Grounds of the HAC at Finsbury, behind the Scenes with the Marionettes (litho)
1040600 The Children's Coronation Fete in the Grounds of the HAC at Finsbury, behind the Scenes with the Marionettes (litho) by Salmon

Puppet player. From the Series "Cris de Paris" (The Cries of Paris), 1815. Private Collection

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

Emperor Jones, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Emperor Jones, Los Angeles, 1938. Ralph Chesse's Marionettes in - "Emperor Jones" by Eugene O'Neill...Musart Theatre'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Alice in Wonderland, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Alice in Wonderland, [193-]. For Children from 6 to 60 - Marionettes - "Alice in Wonderland"...Alcazar [Theatre] - A Federal Theatre Production Div. W.P.A.'

Aladdin, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Aladdin, [193-]. St Mary's School Auditorium - Lawrence - For One Performance Only...Federal Theatre Presents It's Marionettes - Aladdin - Enchanting Fairy Tale'

Alice in Wonderland, San Francisco, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Alice in Wonderland, San Francisco, 1937. Federal Theatre Project Presents the Marionettes in "Alice in Wonderland" for Children...Alcazar [Theatre]...'

Hansel and Gretel, Portland, OR, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Hansel and Gretel, Portland, OR, 1938. Ralph Chesse's Marionettes - Music from Humperdinck's Opera - "Hansel and Gretel"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Sleeping Beauty, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Sleeping Beauty, [193-]. Hardy School Auditorium - Arlington - For Two Performances Only...Benefit of Parent Teacher's Ass'n...Federal Theatre Presents - It's Marionettes - Sleeping

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

Alice in Wonderland, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Alice in Wonderland, [193-]. The Marionettes Present "Alice in Wonderland" Now!...Beaux Arts Theatre...Federal Theatre Project - Div. of W.P.A.'

Puppetry at the Court of Margaret of Austria (Mechelen 1515), 1897. Creator: Geets, Willem (1838-1919)
Puppetry at the Court of Margaret of Austria (Mechelen 1515), 1897. Found in the collection of the Museum Hof van Busleyden

Yoke the, traditional Burmese marionettes, on sale in the local market, Bagan, Mandalay region, Myanmar

Tony Sarg and one of his dancing marionettes, 1928
Tony Sarg (regarded as Americas puppet master and one of his dancing marionettes, 1928 Date: 1928

Close-up of Burmese puppet (AKA Yoke the or marionettes) hanging from strings, Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Close-up of round puppet, Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Marionette, Bambara Culture
LSE3082223 Marionette, Bambara Culture, by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva

Marionette, Bambara Culture
LSE3082222 Marionette, Bambara Culture, by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva

Marionette, Bambara Culture
LSE3082224 Marionette, Bambara Culture, by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva

Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, I, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, I, 1894. Woman with a muff, wearing a floor-length dress, accompanied by a dwarf. From The Yellow Book, Vol. II

Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, II, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, II, 1894. Two women, one in bloomers and the other in a figure-hugging dress with flounced sleeves and hem. From The Yellow Book, Vol. II

Tony Sarg in his workshop and a group of his favourite marionettes, 1928 Date: 1928

A boy entertaining with dancing puppets, plate 84 from le Bon Genre, c
STC249558 A boy entertaining with dancing puppets, plate 84 from le Bon Genre, c.1810 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Poster for the Theatre du Paradis Latin, c. 1880-90 (colour litho)
CHT191801 Poster for the Theatre du Paradis Latin, c.1880-90 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Poster for Les Pantins by Gustave Grillet at the Theatre Victor Hugo
CHT189396 Poster for Les Pantins by Gustave Grillet at the Theatre Victor Hugo, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Satirical cartoon on the French emigres in Coblentz and the Declaration of Pillnitz
CHT268796 Satirical cartoon on the French emigres in Coblentz and the Declaration of Pillnitz, 1791 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Musee de L Histoire Vivante, Montreuil

In the Prison Cell, 1929 (b / w photo)
GBW469874 In the Prison Cell, 1929 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); (add.info.: Yank and Policeman; marionettes used by Louis Bunin in a performance of The Hairy Ape by Eugene O Neill;)

Dancing Dolls or Les Marionettes a Londres, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562201 Dancing Dolls or Les Marionettes a Londres, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Travelling puppeteer (chromolitho)
731729 Travelling puppeteer (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling puppeteer)

Puppet Show in the Luxembourg Gardens, Paris (colour litho)
PER437835 Puppet Show in the Luxembourg Gardens, Paris (colour litho) by Barbut-Davray, Luc (1863-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guignol du Luxembourg; ); French, out of copyright

The Nuremburg Schembart Carnival (colour engraving)
CHT202138 The Nuremburg Schembart Carnival (colour engraving) by Meyer, Hans (1846-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wooden puppets of a sailor and policeman (chromolitho)
961399 Wooden puppets of a sailor and policeman (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wooden puppets of a sailor and policeman)

Day of the Dead figures, from Oaxaca (papier mache)
XBP229286 Day of the Dead figures, from Oaxaca (papier mache) by Mexican School; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Mexican, out of copyright

in YOUR back
K|K - Carlos Costa

Are we Human or are we Dancer
Peet van den Berg

Female Chanter for Joruri Puppet Theater, ca. 1920. Creator: Arai Kou
Female Chanter for Joruri Puppet Theater, ca. 1920

1pectators watching a Pulcinella show near the Pont des Arts in Paris (gouache on paper)
XIR392292 1pectators watching a Pulcinella show near the Pont des Arts in Paris (gouache on paper) by Marlet, Jean Henri (1771-1847); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Punch and Judy Show on the Beach. Private Collection

Illustration for War of Petrushka and Stepka-Rastrepka by Evgeni Schwartz, 1925. Private Collection

Marionettes. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Puppet theatre with marionettes, 18th c. Early Modern Era. ITALY. VENETO. Venice. Ca Rezzonico

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"Unleashing the Magic: Exploring the World of Marionettes" Step into a world where strings come alive and puppets dance to their own whimsical tunes. 🎶✨ From the enchanting music cover for "Two Marionettes Polka" to the mischievous Jack in a box, they have captivated hearts throughout history. In Old Town, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe, puppet shops line the streets like hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. These wooden wonders bring joy and laughter to all who witness their animated performances. Just like Petrushka in 1882, these marionettes tell stories that transcend time and culture. Across continents, marionette shows have mesmerized audiences young and old alike. European children were enthralled by Indian Puppet Shows that brought distant cultures closer together. Meanwhile, Chinese Puppet Theatre showcased intricate craftsmanship and storytelling at its finest. Travel back in time to the 18th century Early Modern era as you enter a puppet theatre adorned with elegant marionettes. Each delicate movement tells tales of love, tragedy, and triumphs from centuries past. One name stands out among puppeteers - Tony Sarg - whose dancing marionettes wowed crowds in 1928 with their graceful moves. His creations breathed life into wood and string like never before. Venturing further east brings us to Mandalay in Myanmar (Burma), where Burmese puppets known as Yoke hang gracefully from strings. Their intricate designs reflect rich cultural traditions passed down through generations. As we wander through local markets in Bagan or Mandalay Region of Myanmar (Burma), traditional Burmese marionettes called Yoke the catch our eye once again – vibrant symbols of artistry available for sale but holding stories untold within them and can not limited by borders; they transcend boundaries both physical and cultural. Bambara Culture showcases its unique interpretation of marionettes, weaving together tradition and creativity in a mesmerizing display.