Comedie Italienne Collection

Vue du Théâtre royal Italien, prise du côté de la place, 1817-1824. Creator: Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830)
Vue du Theatre royal Italien, prise du cote de la place, 1817-1824. Private Collection

Scène de la comédie italienne jouée par une troupe d'enfants, between 1704 and 1706. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Scene de la comedie italienne jouee par une troupe d'enfants, between 1704 and 1706

Scène de la comédie italienne jouée par une troupe d'enfants, between 1704 and 1706. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Scene de la comedie italienne jouee par une troupe d'enfants, between 1704 and 1706

Mezzetin dansant, vers 1720, c1720. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Mezzetin dansant, vers 1720, c1720

Scène de la comédie italienne : Arlequin et Ricoboni, vers 1720, c1720. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Scene de la comedie italienne : Arlequin et Ricoboni, vers 1720, c1720

Troupe de comédiens italiens (les Gelosi ?), c1580. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Troupe de comediens italiens (les Gelosi ?), c1580

All for Colombine (colour litho)
2818209 All for Colombine (colour litho) by Vollon, Alexis (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: All for Colombine. Painting by Alexis Vollon. Tout pour Colombine. Tableau de M Vollon fils)

Brise fan with a scene of the Comedie-Italienne, c. 1700-25
1069485 Brisefan with a scene of the Comedie-Italienne, c.1700-25 (gouache on ivory or bone blades, silk ribbon, gilding, mother-of-pearl & brass) by Unknown artist

Reouverture du nouveau theatre de la Comedie-Italienne, restaure apres la mort de Dominique, le fameux Arlequin
6005497 Reouverture du nouveau theatre de la Comedie-Italienne, restaure apres la mort de Dominique, le fameux Arlequin, en 1688 (engraving) by French School

Le depart des comediens italiens (engraving)
6005485 Le depart des comediens italiens (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le depart des comediens italiens)

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

Crispin in Les Folies amoureuses by Jean-Francois Regnard. Creator: Geffroy
Crispin in " Les Folies amoureuses" by Jean-Francois Regnard. Private Collection

Italian Comedians, c1720. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Italian Comedians, c1720. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Actor of the Comedie Italienne (Crispin), early 20th century. Artist: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Actor of the Comedie Italienne (Crispin), early 20th century. Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Crazy Happiness (pastel on paper)
XIR386096 Crazy Happiness (pastel on paper) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Folie et Gaiete; ); French, out of copyright

The Harlequin, Emperor of the Moon, c. 1712 (oil on canvas)
XIR39142 The Harlequin, Emperor of the Moon, c.1712 (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 65x82 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; French, out of copyright

Theatrical Performance at the Saint-Laurent Fair, 1786 (w / c on paper)
XIR166311 Theatrical Performance at the Saint-Laurent Fair, 1786 (w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Street Fair (oil on canvas)
XIR166310 Street Fair (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Spectacle de Foire sur les Boulevards; ); French

France, Paris, Comedie-Italienne or Salle Ventadour by Jean-Jacques Huve, 1828
France, 19th century. Paris, Comedie-Italienne or Salle Ventadour (architect Jean-Jacques Huve, 1828)

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"Comedie Italienne: A Vibrant Tapestry of Laughter and Drama" Step into the world of Comedie Italienne, where laughter reigns supreme and drama unfolds with flair. From the captivating lithograph "All for Colombine" to the delicate fan adorned with scenes from this renowned theater, we are transported to a bygone era. Intriguing engravings like "Reouverture du nouveau theatre de la Comedie-Italienne" depict the restoration after the legendary Arlequin's demise in 1688, showcasing the enduring legacy of this beloved art form. The departure of Italian comedians captured in another engraving evokes a sense of bittersweet nostalgia. Fast forward to 1918, when a colorful lithograph titled "Comedie Italienne" brings forth a renewed energy and passion for this timeless tradition. Jean-Francois Regnard's play "Les Folies amoureuses" introduces us to Crispin, an iconic character brought to life by Geffroy's creative genius. Jean-Antoine Watteau's masterpieces transport us further back in time; his paintings immortalize both actors and their roles within Comedie Italienne. We witness Crispin's mischievous charm as portrayed by an early 20th-century actor in one artwork while Watteau himself captures the essence of these Italian comedians in another piece. The engraving depicting Carlin donning Harlequin's wild role adds depth to our understanding of these characters' complexity. Dauberval takes on a Bostangi role in "Galante Europe, " showcasing versatility within Comedie Italienne. And who could forget Scarache crowning Harlequin? This momentous scene encapsulates triumph and celebration within this vibrant theatrical realm.