This work was painted in 1915. At its center is this elongated figure wearing a Harlequin costume, identifiable by its diamonds. Harlequin is a character from a type of Italian theater called commedia ...

Names associated with the ocean (or water in general) hold a special place in my heart. One of my friends who lives with his family out in California lives near the ocean, and all of them have names ...

Harlequin was the quick-witted miscreant who carried a magic bat, wore a mask and dressed in clothes made of patches. During the 17th century, Harlequin and his companions, including Scaramouche, ...