Puppets Collection (page 6)

Ombres chinoises (engraving)
3635614 Ombres chinoises (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ombres chinoises. Illustration for Les Races Humaines by Louis Figuier (Hachette, 1872)

Scaramouche with Mr Punch, 1828 (engraving)
5320760 Scaramouche with Mr Punch, 1828 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Punch)

On the Road to the Derby, the Punch and Judy Man (engraving)
1057234 On the Road to the Derby, the Punch and Judy Man (engraving) by Brewtnall, Edward Frederick (1846-1902) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Road to the Derby)

Mr Punch holding mistetoe, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731222 Mr Punch holding mistetoe, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Punch holding mistletoe)

Two Shop-Front Designs: A Perfume Sellers and a Toyshop, c. 1880-95 (colour litho)
STC414267 Two Shop-Front Designs: A Perfume Sellers and a Toyshop, c.1880-95 (colour litho) by Binet, Rene (1866-1911); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

King Louis XI (colour litho)
3094114 King Louis XI (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Louis XI)

The Emperor Charlemagne (colour litho)
3094110 The Emperor Charlemagne (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperor Charlemagne)

Fredegonde and Brunehaut (colour litho)
3094109 Fredegonde and Brunehaut (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fredegonde and Brunehaut)

Romanised Gaul showing allegiance to Julius Caesar (colour litho)
3094105 Romanised Gaul showing allegiance to Julius Caesar (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Puppet Marquis and Marquise (b / w photo)
3096146 Puppet Marquis and Marquise (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puppet Marquis and Marquise)

Puppet couple (b / w photo)
3096097 Puppet couple (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puppet couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

King Henry IV of France, playing with children (colour litho)
3094116 King Henry IV of France, playing with children (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Henry IV of France)

Joan Of Arc about to be burned at the stake (colour litho)
3094113 Joan Of Arc about to be burned at the stake (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marie-Antoinette at the Trianon (colour litho)
3091130 Marie-Antoinette at the Trianon (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie-Antoinette at the Trianon)

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

The Puppeteer, 1894 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT280132 The Puppeteer, 1894 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Kleehs, Theodor (1854-c.1914) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Caricature of Hortense Schneider (1833-1920) from the front cover of
CHT170482 Caricature of Hortense Schneider (1833-1920) from the front cover of Le Drolatique, 22nd June, 1867 (colour litho) by Durandeau, (fl.1867); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Day of the Dead figures as musicians (papier mache) (see 229288 for detail)
XBP229287 Day of the Dead figures as musicians (papier mache) (see 229288 for detail) by Mexican School; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Mexican, out of copyright

The doctor with Mr Punch, 1828 (engraving)
5320761 The doctor with Mr Punch, 1828 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Punch)

Children watching a Punch and Judy show at the beach (chromolitho)
5217609 Children watching a Punch and Judy show at the beach (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children watching a Punch and Judy show at the beach)

Mechanical monster head at the London Hippodrome
The wonderful head worked at the Hippodrome by the Kluks. In the first icture it roars for more food, then its eyes rolls with delight over the repast after which it falls into a slumber

Martin Powell, puppet showman
Martin Powell (?-1729), puppet showman, often featuring a Punch character, in Bath, London and elsewhere. 1715

Fantoche (puppet) ballet. circa 1890

Day of the Dead: Toy Peddler, from Oaxaca (papier mache)
XBP229284 Day of the Dead: Toy Peddler, from Oaxaca (papier mache) by Mexican School; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Mexican, out of copyright

People watching a puppet show in Rome, Italy, the equivalent of a Punch and Judy show. early 19th century

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

The Theatre Guignol, Champs-Elysees, engraved by Claude Regnier (fl
XIR191454 The Theatre Guignol, Champs-Elysees, engraved by Claude Regnier (fl.1840-66) Bettanier and Morion (litho) by Desandre, Jules Marie (b.c.1845) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Marionettes, caricature of the Bourgeoisie, 1839 (colour litho)
CHT189394 Marionettes, caricature of the Bourgeoisie, 1839 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

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

Chinese puppet show, Qing Dynasty. The puppeteer is completely hidden inside a curtained theatre and works the puppets in a window above his head

Punch and Judy show in In the Tuileries Gardens - le jardin des Tuileries
3779489 Punch and Judy show in In the Tuileries Gardens - le jardin des Tuileries by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Punch)

Tony Sarg, c. 1905-40 (gelatin silver photo)
3697820 Tony Sarg, c.1905-40 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Sarg)

Tony Sarg, 1939 (gelatin silver photo)
3697816 Tony Sarg, 1939 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Sarg at easel)

Edwardian postcard of a monkey as a puppet master entertaining five cats at a puppet show
3604945 Edwardian postcard of a monkey as a puppet master entertaining five cats at a puppet show, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School

Les Marionnettes (engraving)
3645820 Les Marionnettes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Marionnettes. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1877)

Jean Bart (colour litho)
3094125 Jean Bart (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Bart)

Les Rois Faineants (colour litho)
3094112 Les Rois Faineants (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Rois Faineants)

King Louis XIV, The Sun King, Palace of Versailles (colour litho)
3094122 King Louis XIV, The Sun King, Palace of Versailles (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Louis XIV, The Sun King)

The Cossacks in Paris in 1814 (colour litho)
3091134 The Cossacks in Paris in 1814 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cossacks in Paris in 1814)

Battle of Fleurus with balloon (colour litho)
3091129 Battle of Fleurus with balloon (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Fleurus with balloon)

A tragic adventure occurred, during an interlude, for Elohnes dramas... (colour litho)
2783553 A tragic adventure occurred, during an interlude, for Elohnes dramas... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tragic adventure occurred)

Woman making puppets dance using electricity 1885
Woman making puppets dance using electricity. Date: 1885

Nice Carnival by Webster Murray
In Good King Carnivals Reign. An impression of Carnival Time in Nice, especially drawn for The Bystander by Webster Murray. Date: 1925

Mr Punch and Judy on a Christmas card -- he steals a goose from the poulterer (left) and brings it home for Judy to cook (right). Date: circa 1890s

Music cover, The Wedding of Punch and Judy by Joseph Engleman. 1936

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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.