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Sheet 15 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859. Creator: Juan Llorens
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Sheet 15 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 15 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859
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Character Characters Duck Ducks Juan Llorens Llorens Juan Paddle Steamer Paddle Steamers Princess Rosetta Puppet Puppet Show Puppets Shadow Puppet Shadow Puppets Silhouette Silhouettes Waterfowl Woodcut Wood Engraving Matrix Wood Engraving
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This print titled "Sheet 15 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859" by Juan Llorens takes us back to the enchanting world of traditional Chinese puppetry. Created in the 19th century, this woodcut wood engraving matrix showcases a variety of intricate characters and scenes that were used in shadow puppet shows. The silhouettes of birds, ducks, and a paddle steamer gracefully glide across the water transport backdrop, while men and women dressed in traditional attire bring these wooden figures to life. The attention to detail is remarkable as each character exudes its own unique charm. Juan Llorens, a Spanish artist with an evident passion for heritage art, beautifully captures the essence of this ancient performing art form from China. The delicate lines and shading add depth to these shadow puppets' profiles against the stark black background. Displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), this print serves as a testament to the cross-cultural influence between Spain and China during that time period. Princess Rosetta herself might have been one of these fascinating characters brought alive on stage through skillful manipulation behind a translucent screen. As we gaze upon this historical artifact today, it transports us back in time when storytelling took center stage through mesmerizing shadows cast by intricately crafted wooden puppets.
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