Additional titles
The Vaine Man

Dated
Date of origin: ca. 1950

Geographical reference
Place of origin: Germany / Oldenburg, Oldb

Material / technique
Papier-mâché, modeled, colored
Velvet, sewn
Textile, sewn
Wood, polychromed

Dimensions
Object dimension: 51 x 72 x 19 cm
Weight: 610 g
Puppet volume: 53 x 49 x 31 cm

Acquisition note
Purchase Lafin 1993

Creditline
KOLK 17 Figurentheater & Museum, Lübeck

Inventory no.
TF005560

Keywords
Europe Manipulation from below Le Petit Prince | The Little prince Fictional representation

Object description
The figure probably depicts the character of the Vain One from the story “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. He wants to be admired by those visiting his planet. He tips his hat when he is applauded. Lore Lafin has given the character a large orange hat. She has given his costume a modern look using various colorful fabrics. Lafin also designed the other characters in the story of the Little Prince. However, these are not in the KOLK 17 collection. Lafin made figures for the puppeteer Rudolf Fischer. (24.11.2024 MP)

Object history
The rod puppet 'The Vaine Man' from 'The Little Prince' after Antoine de Saint-Exupérywas purchased directly from the then TheaterFigurenMuseum in 1993 as part of a collection of different figures by the artist and maker of the figure, Lore Lafin. (22.11.2024 MP)