Harlekijn en Colombine c. 1843 - 1920

"Harlekijn en Colombine" (c. 1843 - 1920) by Franz Graf von Pocci is a collection of 20 silhouette figures, all black against a white background. The figures represent a range of characters from the Italian Commedia dell'arte, a theatrical form popular in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. The characters are arranged in five rows of four, with a variety of poses and expressions. This sheet of silhouettes, printed for use in shadow puppetry, provides a fascinating glimpse into the popular entertainment of the 19th century.