Marionette Collection (#7)

A Victorian Christmas card of robbins looking at a wooden puppet in the snow, c
3603836 A Victorian Christmas card of robbins looking at a wooden puppet in the snow, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Horse racing with puppets has a certain vogue in the countryside around Berlin (colour litho)
2777980 Horse racing with puppets has a certain vogue in the countryside around Berlin (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marionette, 1929 (b / w photo)
GBW469873 Marionette, 1929 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); (add.info.: used by Louis Bunin in a performance of The Hairy Ape by Eugene O Neill; ); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian

Frontispiece for the Drolatic Tales of Honore de Balzac (1799-1850), 1855 (engraving)
PCT4285085 Frontispiece for the Drolatic Tales of Honore de Balzac (1799-1850), 1855 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); ePatrice Cartier; French, out of copyright

Cellar a Polichinelles, a cellar designed for puppet shows. Engraving by X
LSE4332736 Cellar a Polichinelles, a cellar designed for puppet shows. Engraving by X.Mellery, to illustrate the story of Belgium, by Camille Lemonnier, published in the Tour du monde

Punch in the Drawing Room, 1871 (engraving)
5320764 Punch in the Drawing Room, 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Graphic, 25 December 1871.); English, out of copyright

Wests New Pantomime Tricks, 1822 (engraving)
5320762 Wests New Pantomime Tricks, 1822 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Wests family worked at Covent Garden Theatre giving him the idea of a)

Guignol in the streets of London - in "The English spy"by C
LSE4085081 Guignol in the streets of London - in " The English spy" by C. Molloy Westmacott, ill. by Robert Gruikshand, Sherwood, London, 1825-26 by Cruikshank

Ubu Roi, puppet made by Alfred Jarry, al. M. Weille
LSE4077285 Ubu Roi, puppet made by Alfred Jarry, al. M. Weille by Jarry, Alfred (1873-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ubu Roi, puppet made by Alfred Jarry, al. M)

Illustration of Manuel Luque (1854-1919) in La Caricature (1880)
ICA4886078 Illustration of Manuel Luque (1854-1919) in La Caricature (1880), 1886-12-18 - Theatre - Coquelin, Polichinelle, Actor, actress Comedian Comedian by Luque

Puppet show (chromolitho)
974521 Puppet show (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puppet show.); © Look and Learn

Wooden puppets of a sailor and policeman (chromolitho)
961399 Wooden puppets of a sailor and policeman (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wooden puppets of a sailor and policeman)

Letter P Pumpkins. Engraving in "Alphabet des jeux". Mr
DUV4210108 Letter P Pumpkins. Engraving in " Alphabet des jeux". Mr. Vagne, editor, Pont-a-Mousson, late 19th century. Pink series. 12 pages

Letters M N O P; M Puppets; N Nacelles; O Organ; P Puptins
DUV4210093 Letters M N O P; M Puppets; N Nacelles; O Organ; P Puptins. Engraving in " Alphabet des jeux". Mr. Vagne, editor, Pont-a-Mousson, late 19th century. Pink series. 12 pages

Puppet Theatre with Musicians in Burma Engraving in "The Illustrous World"
XEE4177664 Puppet Theatre with Musicians in Burma Engraving in " The Illustrous World", 1883. Private collection

A woman in the middle of a group of children applauds a puppet show (Guignol)
XEE4136951 A woman in the middle of a group of children applauds a puppet show (Guignol). Illustration of Fortune Meaulle by Montegut for " The peasant" by Paul Arene (1843-1896)

Children in front of a guignol - in "Our readings", 01 / 11 / 1908
LSE4104023 Children in front of a guignol - in " Our readings", 01/11/1908 by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Maese Pedros puppet show - from "Don Quixote de la Mancha"
XEE4157514 Maese Pedros puppet show - from " Don Quixote de la Mancha" by Miguel Cervantes (1547-1616) (Don Quixote) - Woodcut after drawing by Gustave Dore by Dore

Woman puppeteer on the cover of Theatre magazine, August 1921
LSE4112203 Woman puppeteer on the cover of Theatre magazine, August 1921. by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman puppeteer on the cover of Theatre magazine)

Portrait of Victor Poupin (1838-1906), French politician
LSE4321160 Portrait of Victor Poupin (1838-1906), French politician. Cartoon by Gill, in " Les Homme d Today", Paris, 1878

Pitiful Christmas, children pushed against a showcase of Christmas toys in Berlin and wounded by broken glass
2815074 Pitiful Christmas, children pushed against a showcase of Christmas toys in Berlin and wounded by broken glass (colour litho) by Beltrame

Day of the Dead figures, from Oaxaca (papier mache)
XBP229286 Day of the Dead figures, from Oaxaca (papier mache) by Mexican School; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Mexican, out of copyright

Reproduction of a poster advertising the Grand Theatre de L Exposition
STC137386 Reproduction of a poster advertising the Grand Theatre de L Exposition, Palais des Enfants, Paris, 1889 (colour litho) by Cheret

Puppet made for Le Roi Cerf by Carlo Gozzi (1720-1806) 1918 (mixed media)
XIR185929 Puppet made for Le Roi Cerf by Carlo Gozzi (1720-1806) 1918 (mixed media) by Taeuber-Arp, Sophie (1889-1943); Museum Bellerive, Zurich, Switzerland; Swiss, out of copyright

Le Charivari, Satirique en N & B, 1851_10_8: Actuality - Anticlericalism - Eg with
ICA4944702 Le Charivari, Satirique en N & B, 1851_10_8: Actuality - Anticlericalism - Eg with reactionaries, Reaction - Bonapartist, Royalty/Monarchy, Montalembert Charles de (1810-1870), Cures

Les jeux d enfants: spectacle de marionnettes - dess. by Lobrichon, ed
LSE4079956 Les jeux d enfants: spectacle de marionnettes - dess. by Lobrichon, ed. by Phosphatine FaliAres by Lobrichon, Timoleon Marie (1831-1914); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Parisian Fantasy: Puppets - Poster by Cherret
LSE4079955 Parisian Fantasy: Puppets - Poster by Cherret by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Letter E and F: Escogriffe and Folichonnette. Engraving in "Alphabet masquerade"
DUV4208213 Letter E and F: Escogriffe and Folichonnette. Engraving in " Alphabet masquerade". New Epinal imaging

A fortune teller in the streets of Edo (now Tokyo). Engraving to illustrate the journey
LSE4328702 A fortune teller in the streets of Edo (now Tokyo). Engraving to illustrate the journey to Japan, by Aime Humbert, minister of the Swiss Confederation, in 1863-1864

Game of comedy. Engraving from the picture album "The games of childhood"
DUV4203697 Game of comedy. Engraving from the picture album " The games of childhood". Imagery of Epinal, late 19th century. 32 pages

Portrait of Jean Berthelier (1830-1888) holding the sons of puppets
JEB4885606 Portrait of Jean Berthelier (1830-1888) holding the sons of puppets. Album " Les Ficelles Dramatiques deroulees by Berthelier de l opera comique"

Le petit garcon au puppantin Anonymous painting 18th century Paris, Musee Cognacq Jay
JLJ4582842 Le petit garcon au puppantin Anonymous painting 18th century Paris, Musee Cognacq Jay by Unknown artist, (18th century); Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris

Cartoon depicting King Charles X (1757-1836) in the form of guignols denying
JLJ4595667 Cartoon depicting King Charles X (1757-1836) in the form of guignols denying the constitutional charter at the time when the king abolished press freedom in July 1830

Vaccine or inoculation is fashionable. Engraving from the beginning of the 19th century
JLJ4646690 Vaccine or inoculation is fashionable. Engraving from the beginning of the 19th century. Paris, B.N. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Bell Hop Marionette, c. 1938. Creator: Emile Cero
Bell Hop Marionette, c. 1938

Mother Goose marionette, c. 1939. Creator: Rose Campbell-Gerke
Mother Goose marionette, c. 1939

The Doctor Marionette, c. 1937. Creator: Ruth Abrams
The Doctor Marionette, c. 1937

Marionetas
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like a puppet on a string
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

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Filming the classic 1960s series Thunderbirds, a British mid-1960s science fiction television show devised by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and made by AP Films

Marionette, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Unknown
Marionette, 1935/1942

Female Chanter for Joruri Puppet Theater, ca. 1920. Creator: Arai Kou
Female Chanter for Joruri Puppet Theater, ca. 1920

1pectators watching a Pulcinella show near the Pont des Arts in Paris (gouache on paper)
XIR392292 1pectators watching a Pulcinella show near the Pont des Arts in Paris (gouache on paper) by Marlet, Jean Henri (1771-1847); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Marionettes. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

The Puppets, c1900. Artist: Gordon Frederick Browne
The Puppets, c1900. From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme [The Offices of the Studio, London, Paris, New York, 1900-01.]

Le Rois Amuse, 1910, (1924). Artist: Edmund Joseph Sullivan
Le Rois Amuse, 1910. Illustration to The French Revolution: A History by Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881). From The Studio Volume 88 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1924.]

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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.