A Gothic toy theatre, inspired by the danse macabre and Victorian cabinets of curiosities.
The Theatre of the Dance of Death draws inspiration from Victorian paper theatres , those entertainment objects that enlivened European salons in the 19th century. Here, the universe is revisited through the prism of romantic Gothic , memento mori , and cabinets of curiosities .
The richly ornamented sets, scarlet curtains, and skeletal figures dressed in red evoke the tradition of the danse macabre , an artistic motif that underscores the fragility of human life. Every element—from the Victorian proscenium to the movable figures—makes this miniature theatre a unique piece.
Made in France by the Figurart workshop, this collectible paper theater is carefully cut and printed before being assembled by hand. It can be displayed in a collector's showcase , integrated into a cabinet of curiosities , or even used as a Gothic-inspired decorative object in a library.
Victorian Miniature Toy Theatre - Danse Macabre by Figurart
- Dimensions: Approximately 17 cm (height) x 16 cm (width) x 15 cm (depth)• Materials: High-quality MDF, pigment inks, wood)• Manufacturing: Entirely handmade in France, mixed techniques (printing, cutting, assembly)
Legal notice
Collector's item. Not suitable for children under 14. Each piece is handcrafted and may vary slightly. Photos are for illustrative purposes only. The work belongs to the tradition of memento mori , allegories of death that remind us of the vanity of earthly life. The danse macabre , a popular medieval artistic motif, is depicted with a Victorian touch, where the dancing figures of the dead and the living mingle in a symbolic procession. The whole evokes the spirit of cabinets of curiosities , where the strange and the marvelous met to inspire reflection and wonder.
