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Polichinel or pulcinella
Mask of Venice.
PAPIER-MACHE
For Comedia dell Arte or decoration.
real Size of a face.
See also - "CLICK !" :
-"The same one in WHITE to be painted
"
Some history
This character
started out as an idiot simpleton servant, like Arlecchino, but developed into a
very complex figure. He is resigned to his destiny as a poor and ugly hunchback,
but is also romantic, lovestruck and often witty and cutting and full of common
sens.
He became a feature of theatrical performances only in the South of
Italy but remained a very important figure in the Venice Carnaval, as can be
seen from a number of Tiepolo frescoes.
The name probably derives from"
PULCINO"(chick) and he did, in fact, speak with a sort of"cheeping"
voice.
2012/04/30 - 12:18:05