Guignol

Created in Lyon, in the beginning of the 19th century by the puppeteer Laurent Mourguet. He became so popular that he dethroned Polichinelle, the French direct descendant of the Italian Pulcinella. Inheritor of the revolution, he is an authentic popular hero.
Guignol is the interpreter of the feelings, aspirations, anger and revolt arising in people.

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Gnafron

Author:
Petr Rezac
Country:
France
Manipulation technique:
Glove
Dimensions:
74.0 x 47.0 x 15.0 (Height x Width x Depth)
Inventary id:
MM1244

Guignol

Author:
Petr Rezac
Country:
France
Manipulation technique:
Glove
Dimensions:
65.0 x 49.0 x 10.0 (Height x Width x Depth)
Inventary id:
MM1242

Madeleine

Author:
Petr Rezac
Country:
France
Manipulation technique:
Glove
Dimensions:
67.0 x 47.0 x 13.0 (Height x Width x Depth)
Inventary id:
MM1241

Polichinelo

Author:
Petr Rezac
Country:
France
Manipulation technique:
Glove
Dimensions:
75.0 x 52.0 x 21.0 (Height x Width x Depth)
Inventary id:
MM1248

Polícia / Gendarme

Author:
Petr Rezac
Country:
France
Manipulation technique:
Glove
Dimensions:
70.0 x 48.0 x 12.0 (Height x Width x Depth)
Inventary id:
MM1243