Photograph
ca.1950
| Place of origin |
We know from two other photographs taken at the same time that these three young audience members are watching a Kasperletheater or German Punch and Judy show. The address written on the reverse may be that of the photographer but may also indicate that the photograph was taken in Steglitz, or in another area of Berlin.
Kasperl, or Kasperle in southern Germany and Austria, is the hero of German puppet theatre whose roots like those of his British cousin Mr Punch date back to the 17th century Italian commedia dell’arte. The puppet character actually named Kasper first appeared in Munich in 1858 in the marionette play The Enchanted Lily by Franz Graf Pocci (1807-1876). Like his cousin Punch, the early Kasper used a slapstick to beat the Devil, Witch, and Crocodile.
Kasperl, or Kasperle in southern Germany and Austria, is the hero of German puppet theatre whose roots like those of his British cousin Mr Punch date back to the 17th century Italian commedia dell’arte. The puppet character actually named Kasper first appeared in Munich in 1858 in the marionette play The Enchanted Lily by Franz Graf Pocci (1807-1876). Like his cousin Punch, the early Kasper used a slapstick to beat the Devil, Witch, and Crocodile.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Photograph |
| Brief description | Photograph of three young audience members whom we know from associated photographs are watching a Kasperletheater or German Punch and Judy show taking place in a park or street possibly in Steglitz or another area of Berlin. Black and white photograph, ca.1950. Gerald Morice Collection. |
| Physical description | Black and white photograph of three young children, two girls and a boy, whom we know from associated photographs are watching a Kasperletheater or German Punch and Judy show taking place in a park or a street in Steglitz, Berlin. Undated and unattributed, ca.1950. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Irene Anton Berlin - Steglitz Paulsenstr 39 (Tel SG/7244) K. Th. As Morte Pinlis Rom (?) (alle dre) (Inscribed in pencil verso. The name and address may be of the photographer. 'K. Th' stands for Kasperletheater. but the last phrase and words in brackets are illegible.) |
| Credit line | Given by Gerald Morice |
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| Summary | We know from two other photographs taken at the same time that these three young audience members are watching a Kasperletheater or German Punch and Judy show. The address written on the reverse may be that of the photographer but may also indicate that the photograph was taken in Steglitz, or in another area of Berlin. Kasperl, or Kasperle in southern Germany and Austria, is the hero of German puppet theatre whose roots like those of his British cousin Mr Punch date back to the 17th century Italian commedia dell’arte. The puppet character actually named Kasper first appeared in Munich in 1858 in the marionette play The Enchanted Lily by Franz Graf Pocci (1807-1876). Like his cousin Punch, the early Kasper used a slapstick to beat the Devil, Witch, and Crocodile. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.3494-2013 |
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| Record created | December 31, 2013 |
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