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Marionette Collection (#5)

"Marionette: A Timeless Artistry in Motion" From the enchanting music cover for Two Marionettes Polka to the iconic Thunderbirds filming

Background imageMarionette Collection: Puppet - 'Tight Rope Walker', c. 1938. Creator: Pearl Torell

Puppet - "Tight Rope Walker", c. 1938. Creator: Pearl Torell
Puppet - " Tight Rope Walker", c. 1938

Background imageMarionette Collection: Marionette, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Pearl Torell

Marionette, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Pearl Torell
Marionette, 1935/1942

Background imageMarionette Collection: Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, I, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, I, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, I, 1894. Woman with a muff, wearing a floor-length dress, accompanied by a dwarf. From The Yellow Book, Vol. II

Background imageMarionette Collection: Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, II, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, II, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Comedy-Ballet of Marionettes, II, 1894. Two women, one in bloomers and the other in a figure-hugging dress with flounced sleeves and hem. From The Yellow Book, Vol. II

Background imageMarionette Collection: Marionettes in Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Marionettes in Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Background imageMarionette Collection: Osome and Hisamatsu from the series Manipulations of Love with Musical Accompaniment, c

Osome and Hisamatsu from the series Manipulations of Love with Musical Accompaniment, c
6437500 Osome and Hisamatsu from the series Manipulations of Love with Musical Accompaniment, c.1755-1806 (woodblock on paper) by Utamaro

Background imageMarionette Collection: An actor manipulating a puppet, 18th century (woodblock print on paper)

An actor manipulating a puppet, 18th century (woodblock print on paper)
6437526 An actor manipulating a puppet, 18th century (woodblock print on paper) by Masanobu, Okumura (1686-1764); 30x14.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageMarionette Collection: Marionette scenes with male and female manipulators, c. 1758-1806

Marionette scenes with male and female manipulators, c. 1758-1806
6437412 Marionette scenes with male and female manipulators, c. 1758-1806 (woodblock print on paper) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); 19.9x14.6 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageMarionette Collection: Marionette - 'Ahab', c. 1938. Creator: Hilda Olson

Marionette - "Ahab", c. 1938. Creator: Hilda Olson
Marionette - " Ahab", c. 1938

Background imageMarionette Collection: Marionette - 'Biddy', c. 1939. Creator: Hilda Olson

Marionette - "Biddy", c. 1939. Creator: Hilda Olson
Marionette - " Biddy", c. 1939

Background imageMarionette Collection: Puppet, c. 1940. Creator: Hilda Olson

Puppet, c. 1940. Creator: Hilda Olson
Puppet, c. 1940

Background imageMarionette Collection: Lady Marionette, c. 1937. Creator: James McLellan

Lady Marionette, c. 1937. Creator: James McLellan
Lady Marionette, c. 1937

Background imageMarionette Collection: Juggling Marionette, c. 1936. Creator: James McLellan

Juggling Marionette, c. 1936. Creator: James McLellan
Juggling Marionette, c. 1936

Background imageMarionette Collection: Cannibal Marionette, c. 1937. Creator: James McLellan

Cannibal Marionette, c. 1937. Creator: James McLellan
Cannibal Marionette, c. 1937

Background imageMarionette Collection: Policeman Hand Puppet, c. 1938. Creator: Florian Rokita

Policeman Hand Puppet, c. 1938. Creator: Florian Rokita
Policeman Hand Puppet, c. 1938

Background imageMarionette Collection: Tight-rope Walker Marionette, c. 1937. Creator: Florian Rokita

Tight-rope Walker Marionette, c. 1937. Creator: Florian Rokita
Tight-rope Walker Marionette, c. 1937

Background imageMarionette Collection: Punch Clown Puppet, c. 1937. Creator: Florian Rokita

Punch Clown Puppet, c. 1937. Creator: Florian Rokita
Punch Clown Puppet, c. 1937

Background imageMarionette Collection: Acrobat Albert, c. 1936. Creator: David Ramage

Acrobat Albert, c. 1936. Creator: David Ramage
Acrobat Albert, c. 1936

Background imageMarionette Collection: Convent Scene in Venice (oil on canvas)

Convent Scene in Venice (oil on canvas)
6201950 Convent Scene in Venice (oil on canvas) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eugene de Bls, also known as Eugene von Bls or Eugenio Bls); Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageMarionette Collection: Lanos Pop Out Marionette, c. 1937. Creator: Frank Gray

Lanos Pop Out Marionette, c. 1937. Creator: Frank Gray
Lanos Pop Out Marionette, c. 1937

Background imageMarionette Collection: Marionette (Details), c. 1937. Creator: Frank Gray

Marionette (Details), c. 1937. Creator: Frank Gray
Marionette (Details), c. 1937

Background imageMarionette Collection: Skeleton Marionette, c. 1936. Creator: George File

Skeleton Marionette, c. 1936. Creator: George File
Skeleton Marionette, c. 1936

Background imageMarionette Collection: Sinbad Marionette, c. 1938. Creator: George File

Sinbad Marionette, c. 1938. Creator: George File
Sinbad Marionette, c. 1938

Background imageMarionette Collection: Marionette, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Beverly Chichester

Marionette, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Beverly Chichester
Marionette, 1935/1942

Background imageMarionette Collection: Childrens games: puppets (Guignol?) - dess. de Lobrichon, ed

Childrens games: puppets (Guignol?) - dess. de Lobrichon, ed
LSE4080558 Childrens games: puppets (Guignol?) - dess. de Lobrichon, ed. by Phosphatine Falieres, v.1920 by Lobrichon, Timoleon Marie (1831-1914); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageMarionette Collection: Childborn tenderness: girl and her puppet, 1888

Childborn tenderness: girl and her puppet, 1888
LSE4079950 Childborn tenderness: girl and her puppet, 1888 by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Childborn tenderness: girl and her puppet)

Background imageMarionette Collection: A puppet theatre decor named Puppi, belonging to a Sicilian tradition dating back to

A puppet theatre decor named Puppi, belonging to a Sicilian tradition dating back to
LSE4429402 A puppet theatre decor named Puppi, belonging to a Sicilian tradition dating back to ancient times and aimed at telling the story of invasions and Norman conquests. Palermo, Sicily, Italy

Background imageMarionette Collection: Puppet Theatre in 1858. Representation in the workshop of Maurice Sand (1823-1889

Puppet Theatre in 1858. Representation in the workshop of Maurice Sand (1823-1889
XEE4404155 Puppet Theatre in 1858. Representation in the workshop of Maurice Sand (1823-1889) 12 rue Boursault in Paris. by French School

Background imageMarionette Collection: The annamites of Garniers escort give an improvised representation to their

The annamites of Garniers escort give an improvised representation to their
LSE4329127 The annamites of Garniers escort give an improvised representation to their compatriots in Lakon (Laos), after having set up a small puppet theatre at the foot of a banian with a huge

Background imageMarionette Collection: The puppetry show and the musician who accompanies him for street entertainment

The puppetry show and the musician who accompanies him for street entertainment
LSE4328658 The puppetry show and the musician who accompanies him for street entertainment. Engraving to illustrate the journey to Japan, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation

Background imageMarionette Collection: Letter T girl watching a puppet theatre. ABC of the little girls. Epinal imaging, 1875

Letter T girl watching a puppet theatre. ABC of the little girls. Epinal imaging, 1875
DUV4200318 Letter T girl watching a puppet theatre. ABC of the little girls. Epinal imaging, 1875. Popular series. Small booklet of 8 pages. Dim: 205 x 150 mm

Background imageMarionette Collection: Alphabet and Letter Q, R,s and T, the game of four corners, snowshoes

Alphabet and Letter Q, R,s and T, the game of four corners, snowshoes
DUV4200241 Alphabet and Letter Q, R,s and T, the game of four corners, snowshoes, jumping and theatre. ABC of the little girls. Epinal imaging, 1875. Popular series

Background imageMarionette Collection: L Homme et le Pantin ou Portrait de Henri Michel Levy dans son atelier 1879

L Homme et le Pantin ou Portrait de Henri Michel Levy dans son atelier 1879
LRI4663310 L Homme et le Pantin ou Portrait de Henri Michel Levy dans son atelier 1879. Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917)

Background imageMarionette Collection: Cover of 'Le Grelot', number 64, Satirique en Couleurs

Cover of "Le Grelot", number 64, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4918692 Cover of " Le Grelot", number 64, Satirique en Couleurs, 1872_6_30: Head of nails - Republican, Draftsmen, President of the Republique

Background imageMarionette Collection: Letter M Puppets. Engraving in 'Alphabet des jeux'. Mr

Letter M Puppets. Engraving in "Alphabet des jeux". Mr
DUV4210095 Letter M Puppets. Engraving in " Alphabet des jeux". Mr. Vagne, editor, Pont-a-Mousson, late 19th century. Pink series. 12 pages

Background imageMarionette Collection: Cover of the book 'ABC des joux pour petits boys'. Engraving

Cover of the book "ABC des joux pour petits boys". Engraving
DUV4208379 Cover of the book " ABC des joux pour petits boys". Engraving. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson, Louis Vagne, printer-publisher, late 19th century

Background imageMarionette Collection: A representation of puppets in Annam. Engraving in 'Le journal de la jeunesse'

A representation of puppets in Annam. Engraving in "Le journal de la jeunesse"
XEE4134100 A representation of puppets in Annam. Engraving in " Le journal de la jeunesse", 1884. by Unknown Artist

Background imageMarionette Collection: Edwardian postcard of a cat under a red umbrella surrounded by kittens, c

Edwardian postcard of a cat under a red umbrella surrounded by kittens, c
3604951 Edwardian postcard of a cat under a red umbrella surrounded by kittens, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Background imageMarionette Collection: Scaramouche with Mr Punch, 1828 (engraving)

Scaramouche with Mr Punch, 1828 (engraving)
5320760 Scaramouche with Mr Punch, 1828 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Punch)

Background imageMarionette Collection: From China to Canada (colour litho)

From China to Canada (colour litho)
2777633 From China to Canada (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: From China to Canada)

Background imageMarionette Collection: Tony Sarg in his workshop and a group of his favourite

Tony Sarg in his workshop and a group of his favourite marionettes, 1928 Date: 1928

Background imageMarionette Collection: A boy entertaining with dancing puppets, plate 84 from le Bon Genre, c

A boy entertaining with dancing puppets, plate 84 from le Bon Genre, c
STC249558 A boy entertaining with dancing puppets, plate 84 from le Bon Genre, c.1810 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Background imageMarionette Collection: The Wandering Puppeteer, c. 1840 (coloured engraving)

The Wandering Puppeteer, c. 1840 (coloured engraving)
CHT207459 The Wandering Puppeteer, c.1840 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageMarionette Collection: Show with shadow puppets in Algeria. c. 1835 (w / c on paper)

Show with shadow puppets in Algeria. c. 1835 (w / c on paper)
CHT189395 Show with shadow puppets in Algeria. c.1835 (w/c on paper) by Leblanc, Theodore (1800-37); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMarionette Collection: Letter P Pantin Piano. Engraving in 'ABC des joux pour petits boys'

Letter P Pantin Piano. Engraving in "ABC des joux pour petits boys"
DUV4208460 Letter P Pantin Piano. Engraving in " ABC des joux pour petits boys". Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson, Louis Vagne, printer-publisher, late 19th century

Background imageMarionette Collection: Puppi Theatre in Palermo. These puppets, belonging to a Sicilian tradition dating back to

Puppi Theatre in Palermo. These puppets, belonging to a Sicilian tradition dating back to
LSE4429401 Puppi Theatre in Palermo. These puppets, belonging to a Sicilian tradition dating back to ancient times, aim to tell the story of invasions and Norman conquests

Background imageMarionette Collection: The Duke of Osuna, Pedro de Alcantara and his family. Painting by Francisco de Goya y

The Duke of Osuna, Pedro de Alcantara and his family. Painting by Francisco de Goya y
JLJ4597337 The Duke of Osuna, Pedro de Alcantara and his family. Painting by Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). 1788. Sun. 2, 25x1, 74 m Madrid. Musee du Prado




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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.