Hand Puppets Collection

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

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

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

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

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

Santa Claus hand puppet, and bird and snowman finger puppets

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Step into a whimsical world of enchantment with hand puppets, ancient storytelling companions since Petrushka's debut in 1882. From the lively Punch and Judy Show on the beach to Evgeni Schwartz's illustrations of the War of Petrushka and Stepka-Rastrepka, these magical creations have captivated audiences for generations. Bring the joy home with a Santa Claus hand puppet or delight in the simplicity of bird and snowman finger puppets. Let your imagination run wild as you explore the timeless art of hand puppetry.