Clown Collection (page 7)

Pierrot And The Banker Part 2
A series of illustrations portraying Pierrot the sad pantomime clown and a banker, Pierrot grabs a safe and puts a black cat inside, upon arrival to the banker

Pierrot And The Banker Part 1
A series of illustrations portraying Pierrot the sad pantomime clown and a banker, in each scene, Pierrot tries to impress the banker carrying the bags of wealth via means of playing music

French Figures
An illustration which shows an array of French figures, including Pierrot the sad clown, a pastor, a sailor and various other professions and famous people. Date: circa 1901

Pierrot Fleeing A Hare
An illustration of Pierrot the sad clown from pantomime, stumbling on one leg as he flees the image of a hare in the moon. Date: circa 1901

Un Petit Pierrot Dans Son Nid
This sketch shows a small child placed in a nest, on the branch of a tree, he represents the pantomime stock character, Pierrot the clown. Date: circa 1901

Young Joseph Grimaldi falling into orchestra pit
The young Joseph Grimaldi as a boy, falling into the orchestra pit in the role of a monkey. The clown on stage is his father, who had swung him on a chain as part of the performance

Joseph Grimaldi, kindness to the pantomime giants
Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown, kindness to the pantomime giants Date: circa 1800s

Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown, on stage with animals
Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown, on stage with live animals Date: circa 1800s

Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown, appearing in public Date: circa 1800s

Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown, at the barber's shop Date: circa 1800s

Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown
Joseph Grimaldi (1778-1837), actor and clown Date: circa 1810s

Pagliacci
A portrait painting of an actor, wearing a white costume in the role of Canio the clown, from Pagliacci, an Italian opera by Ruggero Leoncavallo. Date: circa 1917

Clown Couple
This illustration shows a happy looking man and woman wearing baggy clown costumes. Date: circa 1915

Bal Suzette
An oil painting depicting the scene of a man wearing a green clown suit, engaging in dance with a woman in a pink red dress, they are accompanied by an array of formal servants and other performers

Advert, Mazda light bulbs and lamps
Advert, Mazda Light Bulbs and Lamps, with circus clowns Date: 1952

Sister's Levey, performers, theatrical studio portrait
Sisters Levey, performers, theatrical studio portrait of the three women performers in clown costume, with pointed hats, pom-poms, and long gloves

Victorian Scrap, Clown with Banjo, Our Old Friend Date: late 19th century

Henry Edwards and Margot Landa in The Crooked Staircase
Henry Edwards and Margot Landa in Argosy Productions film The Crooked Staircase Date: 1929

Clowns and pigs
Early chromolitho postcard from a series of clown illustrations by German illustrator Roick Date: circa 1900

Clowns with ball
Early chromolitho postcard from a series of clown illustrations by German illustrator Roick Date: circa 1900

Illustration, Gravediggers scene, Hamlet
Illustration to the Gravediggers scene in Shakespeare's play, Hamlet (Act. V, Scene I)

Spirit of Burlesque, 1868 (print)
3672806 Spirit of Burlesque, 1868 (print) by American School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

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Barnet Fair, 1913 (gouache on linen)
GLS314001 Barnet Fair, 1913 (gouache on linen) by Crawhall, Joseph (1861-1913); 36.8x59.7 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

OPERA LADY
DEBASISH CHATTOPADHYAY

Time to dance
Carmen Watkins

Souvenirs with Gala, 1913-18 (handwritten documents & b/w photos)
3576451 Souvenirs with Gala, 1913-18 (handwritten documents & b/w photos) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Leon Blum. 1930-1936 (engraving)
6437690 Leon Blum. 1930-1936 (engraving) by Larquier, Philippe (Phil) (1905-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: History. France. Third Republic)

The Clown, 1868 (oil on canvas)
7352486 The Clown, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); Rijksmuseum Kroller-Muller, Otterlo, Netherlands; (add.info.: by Renoir Pierre-Auguste (1841-1919))

The Circus, c. 1913 (oil on canvas)
LMG112956 The Circus, c.1913 (oil on canvas) by Ginner, Charles (1878-1952); 76.6x61.3 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; Leeds Museums and Galleries, UK

The Clown, 1898-99 (oil on canvas)
LAF470958 The Clown, 1898-99 (oil on canvas) by Evenepoel, Henri Jacques Edouard (1872-99); 100x50.5 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

San Diego
Kurt Klein

Circus III An acrobat Ecuyere in balance on a horse and a clown on a circus track giving a show
JLJ4679013 Circus III An acrobat Ecuyere in balance on a horse and a clown on a circus track giving a show. Painting by Gustave de Smet (1877-1943) 1926 Sun

Crazy theatre, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)
DUV4206131 Crazy theatre, in Imagier de l enfance, c.1900 (engraving) by Raffin, Ferdinand (1870?-1948); 14.5 x 18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Crazy theatre)

Study for Scaramouche, his arms outstretched, c. 1707 (red, black and white chalk, on light gray paper)
7302471 Study for Scaramouche, his arms outstretched, c. 1707 (red, black and white chalk, on light gray paper) by Gillot

Letter G: "Guignol", in ABC des joujoux ou Alphabet des tout petits, 1897 (engraving)
DUV4213915 Letter G: " Guignol", in ABC des joujoux ou Alphabet des tout petits, 1897 (engraving) by Quenioux, Gaston (1864-1951); (add.info.: Letter G: " Guignol)

Letters G, H and I: "Guignol, Rattle, Ignorant", in ABC des joujoux ou Alphabet des tout petits
DUV4213916 Letters G, H and I: " Guignol, Rattle, Ignorant", in ABC des joujoux ou Alphabet des tout petits, 1897 (engraving) by Quenioux, Gaston (1864-1951); (add.info.: Letters G)

Sad clown
Rico Cavallo

At the Circus: Trained Pony and Baboon, 1899 (pastel with pencil and graphite on paper)
5860048 At the Circus: Trained Pony and Baboon, 1899 (pastel with pencil and graphite on paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 43.9--26.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Head of a Clown Marionette, c. 1939. Creator: Vera Van Voris
Head of a Clown Marionette, c. 1939

The Fratellini brothers
A crowd gather to watch the Fratellini brothers, a trio of French clowns, performing on the hill of Montmartre. 1936

The Belgian patriots are protesting: a German circus passing through Charleroi is forced to pack up luggage
XEE4183207 The Belgian patriots are protesting: a German circus passing through Charleroi is forced to pack up luggage. Circus Gleich is thrilled by the anti-Germanic crowd that sings Marseillaise

Illustration by Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 21 / 03 / 09 - Words and Deeds - Antisemitism
ICA4867298 Illustration by Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 21/03/09 - Words and Deeds - Antisemitism, Antimaconism Freemaking, England Great Britain, Religion Faith

The Circus, study (Watercolour, 1890)
LRI4611421 The Circus, study (Watercolour, 1890) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Study for " The Circus" - Watercolour by Georges Seurat (1859-1891)

Pierrot, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT170428 Pierrot, c.1900 (colour litho) by Balluriau, Paul (1860-1917); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Balaam and the Ass, 1622 (oil on panel)
990083 Balaam and the Ass, 1622 (oil on panel) by Lastman, Pieter (1583-1633); 40.3x59.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Balaam and the Ass. Pieter Lastman (1583-1633). Oil on panel

DDE-90025583
Lined Surgeonfish (Acanthurus lineatus), Richelieu Rock, Surin National Marine Park, South of Phuket, Thailand, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

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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.