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Background imageHarlequin Collection: Mademoiselle Mars (1779-1847) in Les Trois Sultanes

Mademoiselle Mars (1779-1847) in Les Trois Sultanes
CHT163170 Mademoiselle Mars (1779-1847) in Les Trois Sultanes by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de la Comedie Francaise, Paris

Background imageHarlequin Collection: View of Piazza Santa Croce on the occasion of a carnival, 1846

View of Piazza Santa Croce on the occasion of a carnival, 1846
BEN85527 View of Piazza Santa Croce on the occasion of a carnival, 1846 by Signorini, Giovanni (1808-62); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Pantomimes and Christmas Pieces (engraving)

Pantomimes and Christmas Pieces (engraving)
1625300 Pantomimes and Christmas Pieces (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pantomimes and Christmas Pieces)

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Harlequin and Death, 1918 (pencil, pen & ink, w / c on paper)

Harlequin and Death, 1918 (pencil, pen & ink, w / c on paper)
1195540 Harlequin and Death, 1918 (pencil, pen & ink, w/c on paper) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); 28.7x22.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageHarlequin Collection: The ten figures figure by Harlequin. (Reduction of half of the original

The ten figures figure by Harlequin. (Reduction of half of the original
XEE4134591 The ten figures figure by Harlequin. (Reduction of half of the original, from the collection of Gaston Tissandier)

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Il Ridotto (The Foyer) Painting by Pietro Longhi (1702-1785) 1750 Dim 96x131 cm Venice

Il Ridotto (The Foyer) Painting by Pietro Longhi (1702-1785) 1750 Dim 96x131 cm Venice
LRI4633942 Il Ridotto (The Foyer) Painting by Pietro Longhi (1702-1785) 1750 Dim 96x131 cm Venice, Ca Rezzonico by Longhi, Pietro (c.1701-85); Ca Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento, Venice

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Commedia dell arte: Harlequin and Gianduja, masks of the popular Italian theater

Commedia dell arte: Harlequin and Gianduja, masks of the popular Italian theater
LRI4646407 Commedia dell arte: Harlequin and Gianduja, masks of the popular Italian theater, enter a cafe. Detail of a poster for a puppet show of the Compagnia Lupi

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Harlequin (Arlecchino) emperor of the moon. Painting by Jean Antoine Watteau (1684-1721)

Harlequin (Arlecchino) emperor of the moon. Painting by Jean Antoine Watteau (1684-1721)
JLJ4686884 Harlequin (Arlecchino) emperor of the moon. Painting by Jean Antoine Watteau (1684-1721), 1707. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.65 x 0.82m

Background imageHarlequin 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 imageHarlequin Collection: Harlequin glutton. He always tries to catch something to eat

Harlequin glutton. He always tries to catch something to eat
GIA4738194 Harlequin glutton. He always tries to catch something to eat, symbol of the misery of past centuries. Painting 18th century

Background imageHarlequin 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 imageHarlequin Collection: Pluto And A Harlequin In Hell (bodycolour on board)

Pluto And A Harlequin In Hell (bodycolour on board)
1262533 Pluto And A Harlequin In Hell (bodycolour on board) by Bison, Giuseppe Bernardino (1762-1844); 41.8x53.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageHarlequin Collection: The Clown on the Ice (coloured engraving)

The Clown on the Ice (coloured engraving)
979155 The Clown on the Ice (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clown on the Ice (a Carnival Joke).); © Look and Learn

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Harlequin making a shadow puppet dog (b / w photo)

Harlequin making a shadow puppet dog (b / w photo)
3091212 Harlequin making a shadow puppet dog (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harlequin making a shadow puppet dog)

Background imageHarlequin 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 imageHarlequin Collection: The Italian Comedy, c. 1716 (oil on canvas)

The Italian Comedy, c. 1716 (oil on canvas)
BLY176731 The Italian Comedy, c.1716 (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 37x48 cm; Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany; French, out of copyright

Background imageHarlequin 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 imageHarlequin Collection: The Theatres (engraving)

The Theatres (engraving)
1097109 The Theatres (engraving) by Crowquill, Alfred (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Theatres. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

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

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

Background imageHarlequin Collection: The Italian Comedians, probably 1720. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau

The Italian Comedians, probably 1720. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau
The Italian Comedians, probably 1720

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

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

Background imageHarlequin 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 imageHarlequin Collection: Harlequin, 1888-1890. Creator: Paul Cezanne

Harlequin, 1888-1890. Creator: Paul Cezanne
Harlequin, 1888-1890

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Panurge seconde. n. d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe

Panurge seconde. n. d. Creator: Romeyn de Hooghe
Panurge seconde.n.d. Queen Mary parting from James II, with Louis XIV

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Blowing-up the Pic-Nic s; -or-Harlequin Quixote Attacking the Puppets, vide Totten

Blowing-up the Pic-Nic s; -or-Harlequin Quixote Attacking the Puppets, vide Tottenham Street Pantomime, April 2, 1802

Background imageHarlequin 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 imageHarlequin Collection: Harlequin, Emperor on the Moon. n. d. Creators: Claude Gillot, Jacques Gabriel Huquier

Harlequin, Emperor on the Moon. n. d. Creators: Claude Gillot, Jacques Gabriel Huquier
Harlequin, Emperor on the Moon.n.d

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Arlequin Mecontent de Son Peintre. n. d. Creators: Claude Gillot, Jacques Gabriel Huquier

Arlequin Mecontent de Son Peintre. n. d. Creators: Claude Gillot, Jacques Gabriel Huquier
Arlequin Mecontent de Son Peintre.n.d

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Characters, from Jack the Giant Killer, Plate 8 for a Toy Theater, 1870-90

Characters, from Jack the Giant Killer, Plate 8 for a Toy Theater, 1870-90

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Characters and Scenes, from Jack the Giant Killer, Plate 1 for a Toy Theater, 1870-90

Characters and Scenes, from Jack the Giant Killer, Plate 1 for a Toy Theater, 1870-90

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Knave of Hearts Date: 1880

Knave of Hearts Date: 1880

Background imageHarlequin Collection: The Nose Game - Artistic Nose D9

The Nose Game - Artistic Nose D9, Denotes Refinement. Date: 1927

Background imageHarlequin Collection: THEATRICAL COSTUMES / C18

THEATRICAL COSTUMES / C18
The Theatrical candidates 18th century Actors and Actresses Date: circa 1770

Background imageHarlequin Collection: FALL / HARLEQUIN PINSCHER

FALL / HARLEQUIN PINSCHER
One of Mrs Herdmans harlequin pinschers. Date: 1938

Background imageHarlequin Collection: FALL / GREAT DANE / 1962

FALL / GREAT DANE / 1962
CHAMPION SURCELLE OF LEESTHORPHILL Owned by Kelly. Colour: harlequin. Date: 1962

Background imageHarlequin Collection: FALL / GREAT DANE / 1970

FALL / GREAT DANE / 1970
CHAMPION SURREL OF LEESTHORPHILL Owned by Kelly. Colour: harlequin. Date: 1970

Background imageHarlequin Collection: PANTOMIME / CRUIKSHANK

PANTOMIME / CRUIKSHANK
Gemini - odd fellows Date: circa 1849

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Odd Characters, February 16, 1801. February 16, 1801. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Odd Characters, February 16, 1801. February 16, 1801. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Odd Characters, February 16, 1801

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Calendar for 1877, Theatre Royal and Queens Theatre, London

Calendar for 1877, Theatre Royal and Queens Theatre, London, with production details on the reverse for pantomimes, The House That Jack Built and the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe (Theatre Royal)

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Surprised, or Infidelity Found Out. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich

Surprised, or Infidelity Found Out. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich
Surprised, or Infidelity Found Out

Background imageHarlequin Collection: Young Harlequin

Young Harlequin
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Background imageHarlequin Collection: Joker Playing the Mandolin

Joker Playing the Mandolin
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Background imageHarlequin Collection: Woman Dressed as Court Jester

Woman Dressed as Court Jester
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Background imageHarlequin Collection: Unfocused Joker

Unfocused Joker
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Background imageHarlequin Collection: Girl Wearing a Harlequin Outfit

Girl Wearing a Harlequin Outfit
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Background imageHarlequin Collection: Xmas Greetings - What Cheer

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



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"Harlequin: The Enigmatic Pantomime Character of Commedia dell Arte" Step into the whimsical world of Harlequin, a beloved figure in the realm of Pantomime Characters and Commedia dell Arte. With his vibrant costume and mischievous antics, he captivates audiences as the Court Jester, bringing laughter to all who witness his performances. In this captivating image from 1920, we see Harlequin and Columbine gracefully dancing on stage with an accompanying orchestra. Their movements are fluid and enchanting, showcasing their incredible talent and chemistry. This Fancy Dress Ball at Theatre Royal in Covent Garden was undoubtedly a night to remember. But Harlequin's influence extends beyond the theater walls. In nature, we find the striking Harlequin Duck perched confidently on a rock amidst winter's embrace in Barnegat Light, New Jersey. Its colorful plumage mirrors that of its theatrical counterpart, reminding us that beauty can be found even in the harshest seasons. Mieczyslaw Pianowski, a Polish ballet dancer renowned for his portrayal of Harlequin, brings this character to life with grace and precision. His performances leave audiences spellbound as he effortlessly glides across the stage with agility reminiscent of these iconic jesters. Even our four-legged friends have been inspired by Harlequin's charm. A Great Dane bitch rests peacefully in repose; her regal presence echoing the elegance associated with this timeless character. Artists throughout history have immortalized Harlequin's allure through their masterpieces. Les Saltimbanques by Boilly captures a carnival scene filled with joyous revelry while X-X-X-X-Xmas by J. Gordge depicts an intriguing fusion between Christmas festivities and harlequinesque elements - both testaments to how deeply ingrained this figure is within our cultural imagination.