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Pierrot Collection (#9)

Pierrot and Columbine -- Smile, Please: A captivating tale of love and laughter unfolds under the moonlight

Background imagePierrot Collection: Pierrot and Family (chromolitho)

Pierrot and Family (chromolitho)
734682 Pierrot and Family (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot and Family)

Background imagePierrot Collection: Pierrot in the Mountains (chromolitho)

Pierrot in the Mountains (chromolitho)
734681 Pierrot in the Mountains (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot in the Mountains)

Background imagePierrot Collection: Illness Banished by Liebigs Extract (chromolitho)

Illness Banished by Liebigs Extract (chromolitho)
734678 Illness Banished by Liebigs Extract (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illness Banished by Liebigs Extract)

Background imagePierrot Collection: Comedie Italienne, 1918 (colour litho)

Comedie Italienne, 1918 (colour litho)
STC363548 Comedie Italienne, 1918 (colour litho) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Background imagePierrot Collection: The Street Cries of Paris (engraving)

The Street Cries of Paris (engraving)
CHT441009 The Street Cries of Paris (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: les Veritables Cris de Paris; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imagePierrot Collection: A Bal Pare during the Carnival, c. 1710 (oil on canvas)

A Bal Pare during the Carnival, c. 1710 (oil on canvas)
CHT247106 A Bal Pare during the Carnival, c.1710 (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Bal Pare pendant le Carnaval; ); eArchives Charmet; French

Background imagePierrot Collection: Reproduction of a poster advertising The Rainbow

Reproduction of a poster advertising The Rainbow
STC138584 Reproduction of a poster advertising The Rainbow, a ballet-pantomime presented by the Folies-Bergere, 1893 (colour litho) by Cheret

Background imagePierrot Collection: Reproduction of a poster advertising Mevisto, at La Scala, 1891 (colour litho)

Reproduction of a poster advertising Mevisto, at La Scala, 1891 (colour litho)
STC139172 Reproduction of a poster advertising Mevisto, at La Scala, 1891 (colour litho) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 179x67 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePierrot Collection: Perspective View of the Interior of the Room of the Place Dauphine (colour engraving)

Perspective View of the Interior of the Room of the Place Dauphine (colour engraving)
STC101863 Perspective View of the Interior of the Room of the Place Dauphine (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePierrot Collection: Pantomime, from the Salon Cheret (mural) (see also 83604)

Pantomime, from the Salon Cheret (mural) (see also 83604)
PWI82884 Pantomime, from the Salon Cheret (mural) (see also 83604) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Hotel de Ville, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Background imagePierrot Collection: Reproduction of a poster advertising the Grand Theatre de L Exposition

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

Background imagePierrot Collection: Pierrot, policeman and sailor (colour litho)

Pierrot, policeman and sailor (colour litho)
6030617 Pierrot, policeman and sailor (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot)

Background imagePierrot Collection: Illustration of a Mardi-Gras party (Mardi Gras) disguise with a Pierrot

Illustration of a Mardi-Gras party (Mardi Gras) disguise with a Pierrot
LSE4320822 Illustration of a Mardi-Gras party (Mardi Gras) disguise with a Pierrot and a masked woman. Advertising, Valencia, 20th century

Background imagePierrot Collection: Pierrot tastes cooking - n. d. late 19th century

Pierrot tastes cooking - n. d. late 19th century
LSE4083242 Pierrot tastes cooking - n.d. late 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Pierrot tastes cooking - n.d)

Background imagePierrot Collection: Pierrot running after Colombine - dess. by Florence Hardy, deb. 20th century

Pierrot running after Colombine - dess. by Florence Hardy, deb. 20th century
LSE4082933 Pierrot running after Colombine - dess. by Florence Hardy, deb. 20th century by Hardy, Florence (c.1860-1933); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imagePierrot Collection: Pierrot. Drawing by Henri-Gabriel (Henri Gabriel) Ibels (1867-1936

Pierrot. Drawing by Henri-Gabriel (Henri Gabriel) Ibels (1867-1936
JLJ4595410 Pierrot. Drawing by Henri-Gabriel (Henri Gabriel) Ibels (1867-1936) Private collection (see bra05669) by Ibels, Henri-Gabriel (1867-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot)

Background imagePierrot Collection: Mime: Charles Deburau (1829-1873) in 'Pierrot at the pot of medicine'

Mime: Charles Deburau (1829-1873) in "Pierrot at the pot of medicine"
JLJ4686005 Mime: Charles Deburau (1829-1873) in " Pierrot at the pot of medicine" by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imagePierrot Collection: Like the Arte: 'Parade'Pierrot presents to the assembly his

Like the Arte: "Parade"Pierrot presents to the assembly his
JLJ4685436 Like the Arte: " Parade" Pierrot presents to the assembly his companions Harlequin and Polichinelle. Painting by Octave Penguilly L Haridon (1811-1870) 19th century Poitiers

Background imagePierrot Collection: Pierrot. Drawing by Henri-Gabriel (Henri Gabriel) Ibels (1867-1936)

Pierrot. Drawing by Henri-Gabriel (Henri Gabriel) Ibels (1867-1936)
JLJ4665901 Pierrot. Drawing by Henri-Gabriel (Henri Gabriel) Ibels (1867-1936). Private collection (see bra013768) by Ibels, Henri-Gabriel (1867-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot)

Background imagePierrot Collection: The skeleton of Death with hourglass and dart comes for a Pierrot and other clowns

The skeleton of Death with hourglass and dart comes for a Pierrot and other clowns
FLO4690201 The skeleton of Death with hourglass and dart comes for a Pierrot and other clowns, while a harlequin dances with a woman on a beach

Background imagePierrot Collection: Two clowns in an office (colour litho)

Two clowns in an office (colour litho)
3096306 Two clowns in an office (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two clowns in an office)

Background imagePierrot Collection: Les Cinq Sens - L Ouie, La Vue, L Odorat, Le Toucher et le Gout, pub

Les Cinq Sens - L Ouie, La Vue, L Odorat, Le Toucher et le Gout, pub
872431 Les Cinq Sens - L OuAOe, La Vue, L Odorat, Le Toucher et le Gont, pub. Paris, 1925 (pochoir print) by Tito, Ettore (1859-1941); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian

Background imagePierrot Collection: Les Cinq Sens - L Ouie, La Vue, L Odorat, Le Toucher et le Gout, pub

Les Cinq Sens - L Ouie, La Vue, L Odorat, Le Toucher et le Gout, pub
872430 Les Cinq Sens - L OuAOe, La Vue, L Odorat, Le Toucher et le Gont, pub. Paris, 1925 (pochoir print) by Tito, Ettore (1859-1941); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian

Background imagePierrot Collection: Autograph letter to Melchor Fernandez Alamgro, Granada, late January 1926

Autograph letter to Melchor Fernandez Alamgro, Granada, late January 1926
957195 Autograph letter to Melchor Fernandez Alamgro, Granada, late January 1926 (pen & ink and crayon on paper) (see also 957196) by Garcia Lorca

Background imagePierrot Collection: Characters of the Paris Carnival, c. 1840 (coloured engraving)

Characters of the Paris Carnival, c. 1840 (coloured engraving)
CHT193538 Characters of the Paris Carnival, c.1840 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imagePierrot Collection: Portrait of Jean-Gaspard Deburau (1796-1846), 1832. Creator: Trouvé

Portrait of Jean-Gaspard Deburau (1796-1846), 1832. Creator: Trouvé
Portrait of Jean-Gaspard Deburau (1796-1846), 1832. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imagePierrot Collection: Dancing Mezzetin, ca 1720. Creator: Anonymous

Dancing Mezzetin, ca 1720. Creator: Anonymous
Dancing Mezzetin, ca 1720. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imagePierrot Collection: Pierrot, 1889. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Pierrot, 1889. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Pierrot, 1889

Background imagePierrot Collection: Foire de Village, 1788. Creator: Charles-Melchior Descourtis

Foire de Village, 1788. Creator: Charles-Melchior Descourtis
Foire de Village, 1788. [Village fair]

Background imagePierrot Collection: The Italian Comedians (copy), 19th century. Creator: Anon

The Italian Comedians (copy), 19th century. Creator: Anon
The Italian Comedians (copy), 19th century

Background imagePierrot Collection: Pantomime, c. 1898. Creator: Ibels, Henri Gabriel (1867-1936)

Pantomime, c. 1898. Creator: Ibels, Henri Gabriel (1867-1936)
Pantomime, c. 1898. Private Collection

Background imagePierrot Collection: Hec est l ami Careme!, Musee Grotesque No. 53, early 19th century

Hec est l ami Careme!, Musee Grotesque No. 53, early 19th century
He c est l ami Careme!, Musee Grotesque No. 53, early 19th century

Background imagePierrot Collection: Le Theatre Italien. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin

Le Theatre Italien. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin
Le Theatre Italien

Background imagePierrot Collection: Pierrot and Scaramouche show the portrait of Harlequin. n. d

Pierrot and Scaramouche show the portrait of Harlequin. n. d
Pierrot and Scaramouche show the portrait of Harlequin.n.d

Background imagePierrot Collection: Pierrot in pain, ca. 1854-55. Creator: Nadar

Pierrot in pain, ca. 1854-55. Creator: Nadar
Pierrot in pain, ca. 1854-55

Background imagePierrot Collection: Pierrot Running, 1854-55. Creator: Nadar

Pierrot Running, 1854-55. Creator: Nadar
Pierrot Running, 1854-55

Background imagePierrot Collection: Pierrot Laughing, 1855. Creator: Nadar

Pierrot Laughing, 1855. Creator: Nadar
Pierrot Laughing, 1855

Background imagePierrot Collection: Young people in fancy dress

Young people in fancy dress
An undated photograph showing young men and women in a variety of fancy dress, including a Victorian lady, a Pierrot, a sheikh and an enigmatic young man sporting a kilt with paint brush sporran

Background imagePierrot Collection: FALL / SHETLANDSHEEPDOG / 50

FALL / SHETLANDSHEEPDOG / 50
DELWOOD PIERROT Onwer: Wilberforce Date: 1950

Background imagePierrot Collection: BRIGHTON BEACH 1895

BRIGHTON BEACH 1895
A young woman with a parasol looks on as a troupe dressed in pierrot outfits and other costumes, entertain people on Brighton beach. Date: circa 1895

Background imagePierrot Collection: The Radium Girl, Kings Theatre, Southsea

The Radium Girl, Kings Theatre, Southsea
The Radium Girl, a musical comedy revue at the Kings Theatre, Southsea. 1915

Background imagePierrot Collection: Violet Paget in School for Scandal and The Entertainers

Violet Paget in School for Scandal and The Entertainers at The Pavilion, Buckler-Keighley Concert Parties

Background imagePierrot Collection: Portrait of a Boy, ca. 1805. Creator: Louis Leopold Boilly

Portrait of a Boy, ca. 1805. Creator: Louis Leopold Boilly
Portrait of a Boy, ca. 1805

Background imagePierrot Collection: Xmas Greetings - What Cheer

Xmas Greetings - What Cheer
XMAS Greetings - Hurrah we re here. What ho! What Cheer! Date: 1907

Background imagePierrot Collection: Carnival scene, Place de la Concorde, 1834. Creator: Lami, Eugene Louis (1800-1890)

Carnival scene, Place de la Concorde, 1834. Creator: Lami, Eugene Louis (1800-1890)
Carnival scene, Place de la Concorde, 1834. Found in the Collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imagePierrot Collection: Mardi gras in Paris, 1900

Mardi gras in Paris, 1900. Found in the Collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imagePierrot Collection: Pierrot, 1922

Pierrot, 1922. Private Collection

Background imagePierrot Collection: The Duel after the Masquerade, 1857-59 (oil on canvas) (see also 64531)

The Duel after the Masquerade, 1857-59 (oil on canvas) (see also 64531)
WLT204659 The Duel after the Masquerade, 1857-59 (oil on canvas) (see also 64531) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 39.1x56.3 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore




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Pierrot and Columbine -- Smile, Please: A captivating tale of love and laughter unfolds under the moonlight. Pierrot, the lovable clown with a heart full of innocence, finds himself entangled in a whimsical dance with his beloved Columbine. Their colorful costumes shimmer as they twirl gracefully through the night. Intriguingly, Pierrot's story is not limited to just one canvas; it transcends time and art forms. From Jean Agelou's sensual nude depiction to Kay Nielsen's enchanting illustration titled 'The Apple, ' Pierrot takes on various personas while retaining his endearing charm. Dressed as a girl in a Pierrot costume, our protagonist becomes part of an 1832 carnival scene captured by Louis-Leopold Boilly. The vibrant atmosphere comes alive as people don masks and costumes, reveling in the spirit of celebration. Away from the bustling crowds lies The Pier - Eastbourne, East Sussex, England. Here stands an iconic structure that has witnessed countless romantic encounters reminiscent and pierrette's tender moments. It serves as a reminder that true love can be found amidst even the simplest settings. However, not all tales are filled with joyous merriment. In Wife Catches Husband 19C painting by an unknown artist, we catch a glimpse into marital discord where secrets are unveiled beneath Pierrot's painted facade. Yet despite life's ups and downs, greetings abound at every corner – like when a pretty skater leads our beloved clown through icy wonderlands or during Venice Carnival when people immerse themselves in masks and costumes for days on end. Pierrot remains an enigmatic figure who embodies both vulnerability and resilience throughout history’s artistic tapestry. So let us embrace this timeless character whose essence continues to inspire artists across generations.