Harlequin Collection (#17)

Dawn by W. E. Webster
Columbine, dressed in ballet shoes and a white dress stretches out asleep while Harlequin takes off his mask to look at her as she slumbers after their revelry

Bartholomew Fair (1721)
Coloured, semi-circular illustration of Bartholomew Fair (1721), with small text giving the history of the fair, published by J. F. Setchel, London, c1820. HPF/5C/47

Dubouchet - Harlequin
The actress Mademoiselle Dubouchet in the role of the female Harlequin Colombine in the play Les Trois Fils de Cadet Roussel

Baron Munchausen
Mr Simmons in the role of a Harlequin Baron Muchausen

Masquerade Couple 20C
A dancing couple dressed as Harlequin and Columbine at a masquerade

Invitation by Madame Yevonde
A photograph originally seen at the International Exhibition of Professional Photography, held at the Princes Galleries in 1925 to mark the centenary of photography

Harlequin Knitted Cap
Smiling brunette in a 4 colour knitted hat and gloves with an embroidered robin

Three Circus Clowns
Three clowns in traditional dress

Harlequin / Pierrot C1914
A female Harlequin, riding on Pierrots shoulder

Harlequin Duck - sub-adult male in winter. Barnegat Light in New Jersey - USA
JZ-3735 Harlequin Duck - sub-adult male in winter. Barnegat Light in New Jersey - USA Histrionicus histrionicus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Harlequin Duck - winter - adult male. Barnegat Light in New Jersey - USA
JZ-3739 Harlequin Duck - winter - adult male Barnegat Light in New Jersey - USA Histrionicus histrionicus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Harlequin Duck - female in winter. Barnegat Light in New Jersey - USA
JZ-3734 Harlequin Duck - female in winter Barnegat Light in New Jersey - USA Histrionicus histrionicus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Harlequin Duck - adult male in winter. Barnegat Light in New Jersey - USA
JZ-3738 Harlequin Duck - adult male in winter. Barnegat Light in New Jersey - USA Histrionicus histrionicus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Breeding adult male and female harlequin ducks (Histrionicus histrionicus)
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Malay Red Harlequin - Danum Valley Conservation Area - Sabah - Borneo - Malaysia
MAR-942 Malay Red Harlequin Danum Valley Conservation Area - Sabah - Borneo - Malaysia Paralaxita damajanti Thomas Marent Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Great Dane - running
LA-3910 Great Dane - running Also known as Deutsche Dogge Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Harlequin rasbora / Purple harlequin – side view, tropical freshwaters E Asia 002802
BB-1112 Harlequin rasbora / Purple harlequin - side view, tropical freshwater s E Asia Rasbora heteromorpha Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dog - Great Dane bitch sitting down licking lips
HAR-126 Dog - Great Dane bitch sitting down licking lips Anthony Harrison Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Katie Seymour / Players
KATIE SEYMOUR Actress in The Runaway Girl

Fall / Harlequin Pinscher
Three of Mrs Herdmans harlequin pinschers

Three Great Dane Dogs
Three Great Danes standing on a hilltop, looking very alert. One Fawn colour, one Brindle and one Harlequin. All have cropped ears

Vichy Fashions 1915
Girls: loose smock or drop waist. Women: styles ranging from a single long skirt to the fashionable voluminous skirts. Also Louis heeled shoes, hats - broad brims or vertical feathers

Harlequin / Female 1862
Female

Two carnival characters having fun
Two carnival characters in France, having fun

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"Harlequin: The Enigmatic Pantomime Character of Commedia dell Arte" Step into the whimsical world of Harlequin, a beloved figure in the realm of Pantomime Characters and Commedia dell Arte. With his vibrant costume and mischievous antics, he captivates audiences as the Court Jester, bringing laughter to all who witness his performances. In this captivating image from 1920, we see Harlequin and Columbine gracefully dancing on stage with an accompanying orchestra. Their movements are fluid and enchanting, showcasing their incredible talent and chemistry. This Fancy Dress Ball at Theatre Royal in Covent Garden was undoubtedly a night to remember. But Harlequin's influence extends beyond the theater walls. In nature, we find the striking Harlequin Duck perched confidently on a rock amidst winter's embrace in Barnegat Light, New Jersey. Its colorful plumage mirrors that of its theatrical counterpart, reminding us that beauty can be found even in the harshest seasons. Mieczyslaw Pianowski, a Polish ballet dancer renowned for his portrayal of Harlequin, brings this character to life with grace and precision. His performances leave audiences spellbound as he effortlessly glides across the stage with agility reminiscent of these iconic jesters. Even our four-legged friends have been inspired by Harlequin's charm. A Great Dane bitch rests peacefully in repose; her regal presence echoing the elegance associated with this timeless character. Artists throughout history have immortalized Harlequin's allure through their masterpieces. Les Saltimbanques by Boilly captures a carnival scene filled with joyous revelry while X-X-X-X-Xmas by J. Gordge depicts an intriguing fusion between Christmas festivities and harlequinesque elements - both testaments to how deeply ingrained this figure is within our cultural imagination.