Marionette Collection (#2)

Cover - Synthetic method. Reading through images. Ms. E. Ras, Nursery School Inspector
DUV4224423 Cover - Synthetic method. Reading through images. Ms. E. Ras, Nursery School Inspector. Delalain bookstore, Paris, 1922. Measurements: 22 x 17.5 cm

Engraving depicting a marionette show in the street, 19th century (engraving)
3522118 Engraving depicting a marionette show in the street, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a marionette show in the street)

Letter G: Guignol (puppet), beg 20th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4204084 Letter G: Guignol (puppet), beg 20th century (chromolithograph); 25x17.5 cm; (add.info.: Drolatic album (abecedary). Series number 4 in Albums-chromo on canvas

Letter X, Y and Z: xylophone and eyes then zouave, zebra, c.1920 (print)
DUV4202602 Letter X, Y and Z: xylophone and eyes then zouave, zebra, c.1920 (print); 16x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: ABC de Guignol by Griff (French illustrator)

Letter J, K and L (juggling, judge and kepi then moon, rabbit, lamp, spear), c.1920 (print)
DUV4202560 Letter J, K and L (juggling, judge and kepi then moon, rabbit, lamp, spear), c.1920 (print); 16x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: ABC de Guignol by Griff (French illustrator)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401030 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

The madman or the story who amused the lords or the people. A similar engraving of the 15th century. Engraving 1878
JAB4121746 The madman or the story who amused the lords or the people. A similar engraving of the 15th century. Engraving 1878; (add.info.: The madman or the story who amused the lords or the people)

Messer Gaster (le ventre) - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais
JEB4934211 Messer Gaster (le ventre) - engraving of 1823 in " Songes drolatiques de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Greek mythology: Momos, deity of mockery, mischievous criticism and good words
FLO4680064 Greek mythology: Momos, deity of mockery, mischievous criticism and good words, removing a mask from his face and holding a puppet - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Puppet player. From the Series "Cris de Paris" (The Cries of Paris), 1815. Private Collection

Lisbon, Portugal. Antique Asian paper puppets

Lisbon, Portugal. Antique Asian paper puppets

String Fever, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
String Fever, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Hansel and Gretel, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Hansel and Gretel, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Emperor Jones, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Emperor Jones, Los Angeles, 1938. Ralph Chesse's Marionettes in - "Emperor Jones" by Eugene O'Neill...Musart Theatre'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Alice in Wonderland, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Alice in Wonderland, [193-]. For Children from 6 to 60 - Marionettes - "Alice in Wonderland"...Alcazar [Theatre] - A Federal Theatre Production Div. W.P.A.'

Aladdin, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Aladdin, [193-]. St Mary's School Auditorium - Lawrence - For One Performance Only...Federal Theatre Presents It's Marionettes - Aladdin - Enchanting Fairy Tale'

Alice in Wonderland, San Francisco, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Alice in Wonderland, San Francisco, 1937. Federal Theatre Project Presents the Marionettes in "Alice in Wonderland" for Children...Alcazar [Theatre]...'

Dr. Faustus, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Faustus, Roslyn, NY, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Hansel and Gretel, Portland, OR, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Hansel and Gretel, Portland, OR, 1938. Ralph Chesse's Marionettes - Music from Humperdinck's Opera - "Hansel and Gretel"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Historical Marionettes, New York, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Historical Marionettes, New York, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Snee Zee, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Snee Zee, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Snee Zee, New York, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Snee Zee, New York, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Rip Van Winkle, Floral Park, NY, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Rip Van Winkle, Floral Park, NY, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Rip Van Winkle, Buffalo, NY, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Rip Van Winkle, Buffalo, NY, 1936. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Sleeping Beauty, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Sleeping Beauty, [193-]. Hardy School Auditorium - Arlington - For Two Performances Only...Benefit of Parent Teacher's Ass'n...Federal Theatre Presents - It's Marionettes - Sleeping

Hansel and Gretel, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Hansel and Gretel, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

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

David and Goliath Marionette, c. 1937. Creator: Ruth Abrams
David and Goliath Marionette, c. 1937

Punch Boxer with Blue Coat, c. 1937. Creator: Ruth Abrams
Punch Boxer with Blue Coat, c. 1937

Puppet: "Punch", c. 1937. Creator: Edward Strzalkowski. Puppet: "Punch", c. 1937
Puppet: "Punch", c. 1937

Punch's Head, c. 1937. Creator: Edward Strzalkowski
Punch's Head, c. 1937

Clown Hand Puppet, 1935/1942. Creator: Lillian Stahl
Clown Hand Puppet, 1935/1942

Marionette Clown, c. 1936. Creator: Lillian Stahl
Marionette Clown, c. 1936

Punch as Clown, c. 1936. Creator: Lillian Stahl
Punch as Clown, c. 1936

Hand Puppet - Devil, c. 1936. Creator: Joseph Shapiro
Hand Puppet - Devil, c. 1936

Hand Puppet - Chinaman, c. 1936. Creator: Joseph Shapiro
Hand Puppet - Chinaman, c. 1936

Poster from Roslyn production of Power (Roslyn, NY), [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Poster from Roslyn production of Power (Roslyn, NY), [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Alice in Wonderland, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Alice in Wonderland, [193-]. The Marionettes Present "Alice in Wonderland" Now!...Beaux Arts Theatre...Federal Theatre Project - Div. of W.P.A.'

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

Yoke the, traditional Burmese marionettes, on sale in the local market, Bagan, Mandalay region, Myanmar

Life's Balance
Tali Stein

Illustration for "Alphabet of good examples", c.1890 (engraving)
DUV4211970 Illustration for "Alphabet of good examples", c.1890 (engraving) by Gray, Henri (Boulanger) (1858-1924); 18.5x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Group of children enchanted by the puppet theater, postcard greeting card for Easter Italy. Date of Photograph:ante 1916

The puppets of the STAM Pentolaccia Florence. Date of Photograph:25 marzo 1926

Group of cloth puppets made in the 1930s by the famous Italian firm of Lenci Toy Styles and Movements before 1945, International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1980-1990 ca

Puppet display in a market stall Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Theater of marionettes, in the Ca Rezzonico in Venice Venice Ca Rezzonico Toy Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

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"Marionette: A Timeless Artistry in Motion" From the enchanting music cover for Two Marionettes Polka to the iconic Thunderbirds filming, marionettes have captivated audiences throughout history. These intricate puppets on strings bring life to stories and melodies, mesmerizing both young and old. In the world of entertainment, marionettes have played a significant role. Who can forget the thrilling scenes from Thunderbirds where these skillfully crafted figures took center stage? Their delicate movements and precise choreography added an extra layer of excitement to each episode. But they are not limited to just television screens. Across different cultures, they take various forms - like water puppets that gracefully glide across ponds or lakes, captivating spectators with their ethereal beauty. And let's not overlook the Indian Puppet Show designed exclusively for European children, showcasing cultural exchanges through this art form. One cannot help but be fascinated by the craftsmanship behind these wooden wonders. Take Jack in a box, for instance - a smiling clown puppet popping out of a vibrant red wooden box with arms extended wide open; its front view evokes joy and wonderment in equal measure. The dedication and precision required to manipulate these strings is truly remarkable. Behind-the-scenes glimpses into Thunderbirds' production reveal countless hours spent perfecting every movement of these marvelous marionettes – ensuring seamless storytelling on screen. Marionette artists possess an extraordinary ability to breathe life into mere pieces of wood or fabric. With each tug of a string or subtle gesture, they create characters that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide – characters that become more than just dolls on strings but vessels through which emotions flow freely. So next time you encounter a marionette performance or catch sight of them gracing your favorite TV show or movie set like Thunderbirds did so brilliantly remember their timeless allure. These magical creations continue to remind us that even in our increasingly digital age, there will always be a place for the artistry and charm of marionettes.