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Puppenspiel-Figur, by Silvia und Christoph Bosshard, unspecified, 1978

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Overview

Puppenspiel-Figur is a 1978 unspecified by Silvia und Christoph Bosshard, depicting Ethnology, held at Poets and City Museum Liestal.

Who painted this?
Silvia und Christoph Bosshard
When & what style?
1978
Where can I see it?
Poets and City Museum Liestal

About this work

This is a bright, hand-painted sign for a puppet show. At the top, bold red letters spell "Kasper Theater." Below, a simple drawing of a clown with a red hat and yellow collar sits inside a blue oval frame. The background is made of big triangles in blue, white, and red, like a patchwork. The sign lists showtimes in German: two daily performances at 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM, each about 40 minutes long. The text says the show is "in the tent on Petersplatz in the middle." If you like this folk art style, look up ethnology to see how everyday objects and traditions are studied.

About the artist

Artist

Silvia und Christoph Bosshard

Meet Silvia and Christoph Bosshard, a Swiss couple who sculpted wooden puppets in their spare time while working day jobs.

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