Colombina Collection

City landscape with actors from the Commedia dell'arte, 18th century. Creator: Unknown artist
City landscape with actors from the Commedia dell'arte, 18th century. Private Collection

Comédiens dans un parc, ca 1719. Creator: Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755)
Comediens dans un parc, ca 1719. Private Collection

Harlequin and Columbine, 1834. Creator: Carelli, Raffaele (1795-1864)
Harlequin and Columbine, 1834. Private Collection

Scene of the education of Pulcinella, 18th century. Creator: Anonymous
Scene of the education of Pulcinella, 18th century. Private Collection

Scene of the education of Pulcinella, 18th century. Creator: Anonymous
Scene of the education of Pulcinella, 18th century. Private Collection

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

Mezzetin and Colombine, from the Masks and Characters of Italian Theatre edition of Le Journal des Dames et des Modes
STC133476 Mezzetin and Colombine, from the Masks and Characters of Italian Theatre edition of Le Journal des Dames et des Modes, engraved by Henri Reidel (fl)

Surprise (w / c on paper)
STC133208 Surprise (w/c on paper) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Harlequin (chromolitho)
2817036 Harlequin (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harlequin. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century)

Costume design for Columbine, from Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (colour litho)
STC133614 Costume design for Columbine, from Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Russian, out of copyright

In the Snow (chromolitho)
734926 In the Snow (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Snow. Liebig card)

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

Il secondo libro di prospettiva, 1566. Creator: Serlio, Sebastiano (1475-c. 1554)
Il secondo libro di prospettiva, 1566. Found in the Collection of Musee national de la Renaissance, Ecouen

An actor declaiming, ca. 1600. Creator: Anonymous
An actor declaiming, ca. 1600. Found in the Collection of Musee national de la Renaissance, Ecouen

Comedies de Terence by Jean de Roigny, 1552. Creator: Anonymous
Comedies de Terence by Jean de Roigny, 1552. Found in the Collection of Musee national de la Renaissance, Ecouen

Pierrot, 1922. Private Collection

Commedia dell Arte. Private Collection

The Strolling Players (Los comicos ambulantes), 1793
The Strolling Players (Los co micos ambulantes), 1793. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Pierrot and Columbine. Vanity Fair magazine cover, 1915. Private Collection

The Italian Comedy, after 1716. Artist: Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721)
The Italian Comedy, after 1716. Found in the collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

The Actors of the Commedia dell Arte. Artist: Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743)
The Actors of the Commedia dell Arte. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Triumph of Pulcinella, 1760-1770. Artist: Tiepolo, Giandomenico (1727-1804)
The Triumph of Pulcinella, 1760-1770. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

The Italian Comedians, ca 1720. Artist: Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721)
The Italian Comedians, ca 1720. Found in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington

Mezzetino, ca 1715. Artist: Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721)
Mezzetino, ca 1715. Found in the collection of the Musee Conde, Chantilly

Polichinelle, 1874. Artist: Manet, Edouard (1832-1883)
Polichinelle, 1874. Found in the collection of the Zimmerli Art Museum

Soho, London - Old Compton Street and Dean Street W1
Soho, London - Old Compton Street W1, corner of Dean Street, with busker outside La Colombina D Oro restaurant (61 Dean Street). 1973

MURILLO, Bartolom項steban (1617-1682). Saint
MURILLO, Bartolom項 steban (1617-1682). Saint Ferdinand. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Sevilla. Biblioteca Colombina y Capitular (Columbus and Cathedral Library)

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"Colombina: The Enchanting Muse of Italian Theatre" Step into the world of Italian theatre and be captivated by the timeless allure of Colombina. With her delicate grace and mischievous charm, she has captured the hearts of audiences for centuries. Intriguingly portrayed alongside Mezzetin in Le Journal des Dames et des Modes, Colombina's presence is undeniable. The vibrant colours of Henri Reidel's engravings bring to life her vivacity and playfulness, leaving us mesmerized. From Surprise to Harlequin, Colombina effortlessly transitions between roles with her ever-changing costumes. In Sleeping Beauty, she enchants as a graceful dreamer in a stunning lithograph that transports us to another realm. Whether frolicking In the Snow or captivating audiences in pantomime performances like Ibels' masterpiece from 1898, Colombina embodies the spirit of Commedia dell Arte. Her versatility shines through as she seamlessly adapts to different characters and scenarios. Her influence extends beyond the stage; even historic texts such as Serlio's Il secondo libro di prospettiva depict actors declaiming with fervor reminiscent of Colombina's spirited performances. Jean de Roigny's Comedies de Terence showcases how this enchantress has left an indelible mark on theatrical history. Not limited to one era alone, Pierrot pays homage to his beloved counterpart in a 1922 portrayal that captures their eternal connection. Together they embody the essence of wandering performers who have brought joy across generations. As we delve into Colombianas' world through these captivating artworks spanning centuries, we are reminded why she remains an enduring symbol of beauty and artistry. Let yourself be transported by her magic – for within every twinkle in her eye lies a story waiting to unfold on stage.