Commedia Dell Arte Collection (#7)

Where Carnival Still Rages (Colour Litho)
2809282 Where Carnival Still Rages (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where the carnival is still going crazy)

A party in Italian costumes at the Covent Garden in London, for the benefit of the Italian Hospital (colour litho)
2808900 A party in Italian costumes at the Covent Garden in London, for the benefit of the Italian Hospital (colour litho) by Beltrame

Nurse in charge of an English hospitable who heals a child by disguising himself bizarrely... (colour litho)
2808494 Nurse in charge of an English hospitable who heals a child by disguising himself bizarrely... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Italian Comedy Figure: Isabella, c. 1753 (porcelain with enamel decoration)
491433 Italian Comedy Figure: Isabella, c.1753 (porcelain with enamel decoration) by Feilner, Simon (1726-98); 9.2x8.3x8.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Italian Comedy Figure: Mezetin, c. 1753 (porcelain with enamel decoration)
491432 Italian Comedy Figure: Mezetin, c.1753 (porcelain with enamel decoration) by Feilner, Simon (1726-98); 19.7x9.4x8.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Polichinelle, 1873 (oil on canvas)
NUL445561 Polichinelle, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 50x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Polichinelle, or Pulcinella)

Polichinelle, depicted in the stage costume of 1685, 1860 (litho)
CHT418408 Polichinelle, depicted in the stage costume of 1685, 1860 (litho) by Sand, Maurice (1823-1889); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Mime Artist Georges Wague as Pierrot, 1909 (oil on canvas)
PWI91839 The Mime Artist Georges Wague as Pierrot, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nice, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Meissen figure of Harlequin, c. 1750 (porcelain)
BAL3562 Meissen figure of Harlequin, c.1750 (porcelain) by German School, (18th century); Clandon Park, Surrey, UK; German, out of copyright

The Street Cries of Paris (engraving)
CHT441009 The Street Cries of Paris (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: les Veritables Cris de Paris; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Pantomime, from the Salon Cheret (mural) (see also 83604)
PWI82884 Pantomime, from the Salon Cheret (mural) (see also 83604) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Hotel de Ville, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Harlequin, from Masques et Bouffons by the artist, engraved by A
CHT170426 Harlequin, from Masques et Bouffons by the artist, engraved by A. Manceau, 1860 (coloured engraving) by Sand, Baron Dudevant Jean Francois Maurice (1823-89)

Harlequin, Pierrot and Scapin (oil on canvas)
CHT170423 Harlequin, Pierrot and Scapin (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Carlo Goldoni (1707-93) (print)
ALI103624 Portrait of Carlo Goldoni (1707-93) (print) by Hadler, E. (fl.1883) (after); Museo di Storia della Fotografia Fratelli Alinari, Florence; Alinari

Illustration depicting Captain Fracasse a Character of the commedia dell
5669627 Illustration depicting Captain Fracasse a Character of the commedia dell arte by Theophile Gautier. By Dore (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Universal History Archive/UIG; French

Captain Fracasse (illustration)
5672158 Captain Fracasse (illustration) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: illustration depicting Captain Fracasse a Character of the commedia dell arte by Theophile Gautier)

Le Polichinelle, 1874-76 (colour litho)
5905980 Le Polichinelle, 1874-76 (colour litho) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 55.1x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fourth and last state, on vellum)

Scene from the Commedia dell Arte, c. 1575-1600 (bistre & wash on paper)
3899936 Scene from the Commedia dell Arte, c.1575-1600 (bistre & wash on paper) by French School, (16th century); 26x36.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

History of Dr. Pulcinella (Polichinelle). Wood engraving of Imaging Pellerin - Epinal, sd
XEE4133010 History of Dr. Pulcinella (Polichinelle). Wood engraving of Imaging Pellerin - Epinal, sd. Late 19th century. by French School

History of Dr. Pulcinella (Polichinelle). Wood engraving of Imaging Pellerin - Epinal, sd
XEE4133005 History of Dr. Pulcinella (Polichinelle). Wood engraving of Imaging Pellerin - Epinal, sd. Late 19th century. by French School

Ottavio, 1688. From "Masques et bouffons"(Italian comedy)
LSE4090648 Ottavio, 1688. From " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy), text and drawings by Maurice Sand, etchings by A. Manceau, preface by Georges Sand, Paris, Michel Levy FrAres, 1860

Il capitan Spavento (captain Fracasse), 17th Tire of "Masques et bouffons"
LSE4090616 Il capitan Spavento (captain Fracasse), 17th Tire of " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy), text and drawings by Maurice Sand, etchings by A

Scene 1 of Act I of the comic piece "Ritorno della villeggiatura"
GIA4793582 Scene 1 of Act I of the comic piece " Ritorno della villeggiatura" (Return of the City) (1761) by Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793)

Last scene of Act III of the comic piece "Ritorno della villeggiatura"
GIA4793689 Last scene of Act III of the comic piece " Ritorno della villeggiatura" (Return of the City) (1761) by Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793). Engraving of the 18th century

Scene 15 of Act III of the comic piece "Il matrimonio per concorso"
GIA4793575 Scene 15 of Act III of the comic piece " Il matrimonio per concorso" by Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793). Engraving of the 18th century

Scene 5 of Act I of the piece "La locandiera"
GIA4793546 Scene 5 of Act I of the piece " La locandiera" (1753) by Carlo Goldoni (1707-1793). Engraving of the 18th century by Italian School

Commedia dell arte: the character of Il Dottore, 18th century (painting)
LRI4646499 Commedia dell arte: the character of Il Dottore, 18th century (painting) by Italian School, (18th century); Biblioteca e Raccolta Teatrale del Burcardo, Rome

Commedia dell arte: Harlequin and Gianduja, masks of the popular Italian theater
LRI4646407 Commedia dell arte: Harlequin and Gianduja, masks of the popular Italian theater, enter a cafe. Detail of a poster for a puppet show of the Compagnia Lupi

Commedia dell arte: traditional Neapolitan costume: mask of pulcinella
LRI4644351 Commedia dell arte: traditional Neapolitan costume: mask of pulcinella - (Pulcinella mask drinking) Museo Nazionale di San Martino Naples by Italian School

Commedia dell arte: "the comedian Isabelle Andreini (1564-1602
JLJ4649450 Commedia dell arte: " the comedian Isabelle Andreini (1564-1602) with the gelosi in Paris" Painting by Frans Francken I the Vieux (1542-1616) 16th century

Crispin and Scapin also says Scapin and Silvestre. The two characters in Moliere
JLJ4648508 Crispin and Scapin also says Scapin and Silvestre. The two characters in Molieres play " Les fourberies de Scapin" confidences in their ear

Theatre poster presenting the play "The Dot"and "The Jealous Lover"
JLJ4614681 Theatre poster presenting the play " The Dot" and " The Jealous Lover" performed by Italian actors, 01/09/1788. Paris

Book cover for Scaramouche by Maurice Lefevre. Illustration by Jules Cheret (1836-1932
JLJ4669291 Book cover for Scaramouche by Maurice Lefevre. Illustration by Jules Cheret (1836-1932) 1891 Paris, B.N. by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Commedia dell arte. Anonymous painting of the 17th century
GIA4744148 Commedia dell arte. Anonymous painting of the 17th century. by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commedia dell arte. Anonymous painting of the 17th century)

Interior of the Theatre de la Sala in Bologna in 1722. Print of the period
GIA4752242 Interior of the Theatre de la Sala in Bologna in 1722. Print of the period. Archivio di Stato, Bologna. by Italian School, (18th century); Archivio di Stato, Bologna

Costume of Niccolo Barbieri, known as Beltrame of Milan (died 1641) in 1600
JLJ4674891 Costume of Niccolo Barbieri, known as Beltrame of Milan (died 1641) in 1600. Costume of the Italian comedy (commedia dell arte) by Hippolyte Lecomte (1781-1857)

Commedia dell Arte: "French and Italian jokers for 60 years and more
JLJ4673899 Commedia dell Arte: " French and Italian jokers for 60 years and more: (from left to right) Comedian and playwright Moliere in the costume of Arnolphe, Jodelet, Poisson, Tarlupin

Commedia dell arte: Silvio Fiorillo in the role of Captain Matamore
GIA4710542 Commedia dell arte: Silvio Fiorillo in the role of Captain Matamore (Capitano Matamoros), Milan 1632. by Unknown Artist

Harlequin (Arlecchino) emperor of the moon. Painting by Jean Antoine Watteau (1684-1721)
JLJ4686884 Harlequin (Arlecchino) emperor of the moon. Painting by Jean Antoine Watteau (1684-1721), 1707. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.65 x 0.82m

Like the Arte: "Parade"Pierrot presents to the assembly his
JLJ4685436 Like the Arte: " Parade" Pierrot presents to the assembly his companions Harlequin and Polichinelle. Painting by Octave Penguilly L Haridon (1811-1870) 19th century Poitiers

He Capitan Spezzafer (Captain Fracasse), 1668. From "Masques et bouffons"
GIA4741487 He Capitan Spezzafer (Captain Fracasse), 1668. From " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy), text and drawings by Maurice Sand, etchings by A

Costume and theatre character: Pantalone (en fr. Pantalone
GIA4732503 Costume and theatre character: Pantalone (en fr. Pantalone, doctor) draws from " Masques et bouffons" (Italian comedy: Commedia dell arte), 1860 (engraving) by Sand

Ruzzante, character of Commedia dell arte, 1860 (coloured engraving)
AIS5355415 Ruzzante, character of Commedia dell arte, 1860 (coloured engraving) by Sand, Maurice (1823-1889); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; eIberfoto; French

Pieces to cut out to make a Pulcinella doll (colour litho)
5216980 Pieces to cut out to make a Pulcinella doll (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pieces to cut out to make a Pulcinella doll)

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Step into the world of Commedia dell'Arte, where laughter and chaos reign supreme. In this 19th-century painting, Pulcinella, the iconic character known for his wit and mischief, shares a plate of pasta with a little Pulcinella, passing on the traditions to the next generation. Carnival is here. It's a day of madness filled with disguises, confetti raining down from above, and colorful coils twirling in the air. The spirit of revelry takes over as people come together to celebrate this joyous occasion. Leandre just smashed a guitar on Matamores' head - an illustration capturing one of those hilarious moments that make Commedia dell'Arte so unforgettable. The exaggerated gestures and expressions bring out the comedic essence of these characters. The Spirit of Burlesque comes alive in this 1868 print. It showcases the playful nature and satirical humor that defines this art form. With its witty commentary on society's follies, it invites us to laugh at ourselves. Don Juan and the commander gather for a banquet in this watercolor painting. As they indulge in food and drink, their antics unfold with uproarious consequences. This scene captures both the elegance and absurdity that are hallmarks of Commedia dell'Arte. Punchinello finds himself carried off by an eagle in this whimsical chalk drawing. Such unexpected twists add an element of surprise to these performances while keeping audiences engaged throughout. In Arlequin's oil-on-canvas portrait from 1925, we see his mischievous grin as he prepares for another round of pranks. His vibrant costume reflects his lively personality as he continues to entertain us with his antics. Maccheroni Pianigiani beckons us with its enticing poster from 1922 - inviting us into a world full of laughter and entertainment where every bite is savored alongside each performance.