Clown Collection (page 20)

Circus Scene, c. 1890 (oil on panel)
877106 Circus Scene, c.1890 (oil on panel) by Atalaya GonzAalez, Enrique (1851-1914); 16.5x37.9 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; Spanish

Harlequin making a shadow puppet dog (b / w photo)
3091212 Harlequin making a shadow puppet dog (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harlequin making a shadow puppet dog)

Letter E"from Personages de Comedie, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3035686 Letter E" from Personages de Comedie, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

Two clowns in an office (colour litho)
3096306 Two clowns in an office (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two clowns in an office)

Autograph letter to Melchor Fernandez Alamgro, Granada, late January 1926
957195 Autograph letter to Melchor Fernandez Alamgro, Granada, late January 1926 (pen & ink and crayon on paper) (see also 957196) by Garcia Lorca

Scene from the New Farcical Comedy, "Go Bang", at the Trafalgar Theatre (litho)
1064347 Scene from the New Farcical Comedy, " Go Bang", at the Trafalgar Theatre (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster advertising the Fernando Circus, Paris (colour litho)
CHT197829 Poster advertising the Fernando Circus, Paris (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Natconet, The Famous National Hair Net (color print)
1079119 Natconet, The Famous National Hair Net (color print) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Natconet)

Caffe-concerto: snake charmer (chromolitho)
1093222 Caffe-concerto: snake charmer (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caffe-concerto: snake charmer. Liebig educational card.); © Look and Learn

Canio and Nedda, characters from Ruggero Leoncavallos opera Pagliacci (chromolitho)
1093420 Canio and Nedda, characters from Ruggero Leoncavallos opera Pagliacci (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canio and Nedda)

Portrait of Jean-Gaspard Deburau (1796-1846), 1832. Creator: Trouvé
Portrait of Jean-Gaspard Deburau (1796-1846), 1832. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Dancing Mezzetin, ca 1720. Creator: Anonymous
Dancing Mezzetin, ca 1720. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Souvenir program for the 17th Annual Pine Street Y Circus, 1951. Creator: Spencer T
Souvenir program created by the St. Louis YMCA for the 17th Annual Pine Street Y Circus held in 1951. The front cover is a graphic of a jack-in-the-box leaping out of its box announcing the YMCAs

Shock The Monkey
Daniele Porceddu

Jester
Stefan Nielsen

The Art of Life
ambra

Sometimes When I Miss You So
Hari Sulistiawan

dejection
Hari Sulistiawan

Little Kiss
Hari Sulistiawan

Anemonefish
Henry Jager

Goose parade
Tom Baetsen - xlix.nl

New Génération
Barathieu Gabriel

A day in sugarland I
Christine von Diepenbroek

Another day in sugarland II
Christine von Diepenbroek

Another day in sugarland
Christine von Diepenbroek

The Toymaker I
Christine von Diepenbroek

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Monika Vanhercke

Electronic Clown
DDiArte

The clowns
Michael Komm

Birthday is a sad day II
Christine von Diepenbroek

The toymaker I
Christine von Diepenbroek

Medical nightmare I
Christine von Diepenbroek

Welcome to the Show
Heike Willers

Corporate Clown
Petri Damstén

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Clown for sale
Monika Vanhercke

We don't talk anymore
hardibudi

my life as a clown
Rui Correia

Before the show
Dedi Wahyudi

Swan Clwon
DDiArte

The moustrap
Christine von Diepenbroek

Gotham City Villain (woman version)
fadhel muhamad fajeri

Zigve the clown and his wife Zeevee, from Skelmersdale entertain youngster at the St Helens show. Sherdley Park, St Helen, Merseyside. July 1987

Crackers the Clown at Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Brierley Hill, Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, West Midlands, England, Wednesday 21st February 1990

Bertram Mills Circus Clown Alby Austin visiting blind children. 15th December 1951

English League Division One match at Goodison park. Everton 1 v Liverpool 3. Liverpool fans with Bruce the clown cut-out in tribute their charismatic goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar during the Merseyside

Swings and roundabouts... Crosland Moor children enjoy themselves at the new Walpole Community Centre adventure playground, which was opened on Saturday

Yvonne Mosley teaches young Tracey Morgan, left, and Donna Marie Morgan that there is no clowning around when it comes to fire prevention

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Step right up and enter the whimsical world of clowns. From the enchanting Goose Fair in Nottingham to the iconic Pantomime Characters of Commedia dell Arte, these colorful jesters have been captivating audiences for centuries. Immerse yourself in history as you gaze upon Arthur Spooner's masterpiece, "The Brighton Pierrots. " Painted in 1915, this oil on canvas transports you to a bygone era where laughter echoed along seaside promenades. Meet James Doughty, England's oldest clown, whose timeless charm has brought joy to generations. Whether performing at Bertram Mills Circus or delighting crowds at Charles Green's balloon event in Stowmarket, his legacy lives on through his infectious smile and mischievous antics. Marvel at the vibrant Barnum & Bailey Poster that beckons you into a world filled with wonder and excitement. Join Punch, Toby, and Clown as they take center stage with their hilarious shenanigans that will leave you in stitches. Don't miss the Tower Circus in Blackpool where acrobats soar through the air while clowns bring laughter to all who witness their slapstick comedy. And if you dare venture onto the Helter Skelter at Goose Fair in Nottinghamshire, prepare for a thrilling ride down its spiral slide amidst an atmosphere of pure merriment. As we delve deeper into Victorian times with Clowns/Victorian Scrap collection, we discover how these jolly figures were cherished symbols of entertainment during an era known for its grandeur and extravagance. So next time you spot a circus clown pointing towards adventure or catch sight of a vintage photograph capturing their timeless allure – remember that behind those painted smiles lies an art form steeped in tradition and dedicated to spreading joy across continents.