Clown with food and drink on a Christmas and New Year card
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Clown with food and drink on a Christmas and New Year card
Clown with food and drink on a Christmas and New Year card, with Harlequin and Columbine on either side of him (they are stealing from Pantalones table on the other side of the windows). (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
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Alcohol Arte Bottles Circus Clown Columbine Commedia Dell Drunk Enjoyment Entertainer Harlequin Meat Performer Stealing Windows Year
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step right up to this delightful Victorian-era Christmas and New Year card, featuring a jolly clown in a vibrant red, white, and blue costume, seated in a chair with a drink in hand and a plate of meat before him. The clown's painted face is a picture of pure enjoyment, as he raises his glass in a toast to the festive season. But the merriment is not just for the clown, as his mischievous companions Harlequin and Columbine look on from the other side of the window, sneakily reaching for items from Pantaloon's table. This charming scene is reminiscent of the Commedia dell'Arte tradition, a popular form of Italian theater that originated in the late 16th century. With its roots in improvisation and slapstick comedy, this theatrical style brought joy and laughter to audiences for centuries. As you exchange this card with loved ones during the holiday season, let the image of the clown, Harlequin, and Columbine transport you back to a time of fun, happiness, and simple pleasures.
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