Puppets Collection (#10)

FRENCH PUPPET SHOW
A French boy puts on a puppet show to amuse the children of the street Date: circa 1840

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Ireland, North, Belfast, St Patricks Day parade passing the Albert clock on the corner of High Street and Victoria Street

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Ireland, North, Belfast, St Patricks Day parade passing the Albert clock on the corner of High Street and Victoria Street

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Ireland, North, Belfast, St Patricks Day parade passing the Albert clock on the corner of High Street and Victoria Street

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Ireland, North, Belfast, St Patricks Day parade passing the Albert clock on the corner of High Street and Victoria Street

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Ireland, North, Belfast, St Patricks Day parade passing the Albert clock on the corner of High Street and Victoria Street

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Ireland, North, Belfast, St Patricks Day parade passing the Albert clock on the corner of High Street and Victoria Street

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Ireland, North, Belfast, St Patricks Day parade passing the Albert clock on the corner of High Street and Victoria Street

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Ireland, North, Belfast, St Patricks Day parade passing the Albert clock on the corner of High Street and Victoria Street

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Vietnam, Hanoi, Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

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Vietnam, Hanoi, Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

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Vietnam, Hanoi, Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

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

Portrait of a Boy, ca. 1805. Creator: Louis Leopold Boilly
Portrait of a Boy, ca. 1805

Punch and Judy, late 18th-early 19th century? Creator: Unknown
Punch and Judy, late 18th-early 19th century? Scene from a traditional Punch and Judy puppet show

Punch dropping the baby, late 18th-early 19th century? Creator: Unknown
Punch dropping the baby, late 18th-early 19th century? Scene from a traditional Punch and Judy puppet show

The Constable and Punch, late 18th-early 19th century? Creator: Unknown
The Constable and Punch, late 18th-early 19th century? Scene from a traditional Punch and Judy puppet show

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, 1834. Artist: G Rymer
Punch and Judy, 1834. Plate no.4 from London Scenes; view of a group of children and adults watching a Punch and Judy Show

Punch being hit from behind by the Doctor, 1827
Punch being hit from behind by the Doctor from Punch and Judy pub. 1827 (hand coloured engraving)

Punch and Judy with the Child, 1827
Punch and Judy with the Child from Punch and Judy pub. 1827 (hand coloured engraving)

Punch and Scaramouch, 1827
Punch and Scaramouch from Punch and Judy pub. 1827 (hand coloured engraving)

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. Mughal paper mache dolls and puppets wearing colorful, traditional, costumes

A Toy-Shop, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Toy-Shop, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

The Puppets, c1900. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
The Puppets, c1900. From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme [The Offices of the Studio, London, Paris, New York, 1900-01.]

Cover Design by Andre Helle for Histoire d une Boite a Joujoux, 1926, (1929). Artist: Andre Helle
Cover Design by Andre Helle for Histoire d une Boite a Joujoux, 1926. A childrens book which came after a collaboration on a ballet between Andre Helle (1871-1945) and Claude Debussy (1862-1918)

Le Rois Amuse, 1910, (1924). Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
Le Rois Amuse, 1910. Illustration to The French Revolution: A History by Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881). From The Studio Volume 88 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1924.]

Children watching a Punch and Judy show in a London street, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Children watching a Punch and Judy show in a London street, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Powells Puppet-Show, 1897. Engraving from a contemporary Print for Old and New London Vol 111 by Edward Walford. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]

A Marionette Play (from the series Childrens Amusement ), c1806-c1823. Artist: Katsukawa Shunsen
A Marionette Play (from the series Childrens Amusement ), c1806-c1823. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Proclamation of the new King of Dahomey, 1894. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Proclamation of the new King of Dahomey, 1894. Between 1892 and 1894 the previously independent kingdom of Dahomey was conquered by French troops from Senegal

Harem in a Caliph Mansion, 1880. Published in L Egypt by George Moritz Ebers, 1880

The Puppet, 1792. Artist: Francisco Goya
The Puppet, 1792. Located in the collection at, Prado Museum, Madrid, Spain

Absinthe / Victor Hugo, c1895-1900. Artist: Guillaume Apollinaire
Absinthe/Victor Hugo, c1895-1900. Sketch and text for a Guignol puppet scene. From a private collection

Flat Eric with his creator Philippe Petit in August 1999, the man behind the music of Flat Eric, and techno debut Flat Beat

Punch and Judy show on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Dancing Dolls, a 19th century fairground attraction. The man worked the dolls by means of a string looped around his foot, whilst playing the bagpipes

Engraving depicting a toy known as automatic puppets, 19th century
Engraving depicting a toy known as automatic puppets

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"Puppets: A Timeless Art Form Unveiling Endless Possibilities" Step into the enchanting world of puppets, where strings come alive and imagination knows no bounds. From the iconic Pelham puppets to the unforgettable characters brought to life by Fulton Mackay and Sprocket in Cornwall, this captivating art form has captured hearts for generations. Intriguing melodies fill the air as marionettes gracefully dance across a stage, their movements synchronized with music like the mesmerizing Two Marionettes Polka album cover. Meanwhile, Punch & Judy take center stage on bustling streets, entertaining crowds with their timeless antics that have delighted audiences since Hogarth's era on British stages. Even beloved comedians like Ken Dodd couldn't resist the allure of puppetry. In Diddy Village, he masterfully wielded props for his new children's show on BBC, bringing joy to young viewers through vibrant characters such as Punch, Toby, and Clown. Puppetry's reach extends beyond traditional performances; it has even found its place in film sets. Behind-the-scenes glimpses reveal Thunderbirds being filmed with meticulous attention to detail. The magic unfolds as strings are pulled and intricate mechanisms bring these heroic marionettes to life before our eyes. Yet amidst all the laughter and wonderment lies a darker tale - "Punch Throws Baby" - an anonymous masterpiece showcasing Mr. Punch's mischievous nature while challenging societal norms through satire. This controversial piece reminds us that puppetry is not only about entertainment but also serves as a powerful medium for social commentary. Through it all remains one constant: Mr. Punch alongside his loyal companions Judy and Baby continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their timeless charm and misadventures that transcend language barriers. So let us celebrate puppets – those magical beings who transport us into realms unknown – whether they're gracing our screens or taking center stage under bright lights.