Clowns Collection (page 3)

Coco the Clown, created by Nicolai Poliakoff OBE. Coco the Clown talking to children in Swansea on his pet subject, road safety. April 1964

Burtons manager Mr. Duncan Waddle in the stocks ready for a pie in the face from shop assistant Gillian Watkins watched by Katen Parker and clown Herbie Greef in 1989

The Carnival of Venice, from: Thesaurus Antiquitatum et Historiarum Italiae, vol. IX, 1722

Circus Parade Date: 1891

Circus Clown
Frankie Foster, clown at Bertram Mills Circus 1938

Horned puffin (Fratercula corniculata) close-up portrait, St. Paul Island, Pribilofs, Alaska, USA, July

USA, Louisiana, New Orleans, Riverwalk, Mardi Gras jester statue

Australia, South Australia, Adelaide, Rundle Park, The Garden of Unearthly Delights, clown heads at water gun concession

We Care for Nobody, No Not We by Florence Hardy
Delightful postcard featuring three dancing children dressed in clown and Pierrot costumes

Carnival
Cesar Tejada

Place card, clown with painted face and top hat

Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown, at Farewell Benefit
Joseph Grimaldi, actor and clown, performing a final song at his Farewell Benefit at Drury Lane Theatre, London, sitting on a chair as he was too weak to stand Date: 1828

Fantasia
A colourful tempera painting depicting a jolly festival of clowns and dancers during the night, bright lanterns are hanging all around. Date: circa 1918

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

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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German Easter card (colour litho)
732390 German Easter card (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Easter card, with anthropomorphic chicks dressed as clowns in a circus ring)

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))

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

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

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)

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

Pierette, 1927 (pastel on pulpboard)
7262427 Pierette, 1927 (pastel on pulpboard) by Barney, Alice Pike (1857-1931); 35.6x27.9 cm; American Art Museum, Smithsonian Institute, USA; (add.info.: by Alice Pike Barney (1857-1931))

Two clowns reading the menu outside a restaurant (colour litho)
3656810 Two clowns reading the menu outside a restaurant (colour litho) by Frison, Gustave (b.1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two clowns reading the menu outside a restaurant)

Girl in Pierrots Hat, 1940 (oil on canvas)
651092 Girl in Pierrots Hat, 1940 (oil on canvas) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 102.7x76.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl in Pierrots Hat. Walt Kuhn (1880-1949). Oil on canvas

The Clownss Daughter, (oil on canvas laid on board)
650734 The Clownss Daughter, (oil on canvas laid on board) by Luks, George Benjamin (1867-1933); 76.2x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clownss Daughter. George Benjamin Luks (1867-1933)

Pierrot and Pierrette, (oil on canvas)
823002 Pierrot and Pierrette, (oil on canvas) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 51.3x61.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot and Pierrette. Walt Kuhn (1877-1949). Oil on canvas

La Poeme, (drypoint and aquatint)
990997 La Poeme, (drypoint and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 45.2x54.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Poeme. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Drypoint and aquatint. 45.2 x 54.5cm

Clown with Beret, 1942 (oil on canvas)
1767743 Clown with Beret, 1942 (oil on canvas) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 27.9x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown with Beret. Walt Kuhn (1877-1949). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1942

Seated Clown, 1929 (india ink and gouache on paper)
990924 Seated Clown, 1929 (india ink and gouache on paper) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 49.5x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seated Clown. Walt Kuhn (1877-1949)

Dominique-Clown, 1947 (oil on canvasboard)
985343 Dominique-Clown, 1947 (oil on canvasboard) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 25.7x20.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dominique-Clown. Walt Kuhn (1877-1949). Oil on canvasboard. Painted in 1947

Columbine, illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print)
STC237079 Columbine, illustration for Fetes Galantes by Paul Verlaine (1844-96) 1928 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Le clown musical Grock, c. 1920 (drawing)
2545891 Le clown musical Grock, c.1920 (drawing) by Bib (Georges Breitel) (1856-1946); Photo © CCI

Two Clowns, 1940 (oil on masonite)
650750 Two Clowns, 1940 (oil on masonite) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 25.5x30.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Clowns. Walt Kuhn (1880-1949). Oil on masonite. Signed and dated 1940

The Clown; Der Clown, (gouache on paper)
655888 The Clown; Der Clown, (gouache on paper) by Scheiber, Hugo (1873-1950); 75x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clown; Der Clown. Hugo Scheiber (1873-1950). Gouache on paper

Ed Hennessey, 1947 (oil on canvas laid on board)
985344 Ed Hennessey, 1947 (oil on canvas laid on board) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 29.5x20.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ed Hennessey. Walt Kuhn (1877-1949). Oil on canvas laid on board

Clown, 1934 (oil on canvas)
650656 Clown, 1934 (oil on canvas) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 38.1x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown. Walt Kuhn (1880-1949). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1934

Shakespeare: Touchstone and Audrey in the Forest of Arden, As You Like It, Act III, Scene 3 (colour litho)
7178694 Shakespeare: Touchstone and Audrey in the Forest of Arden, As You Like It, Act III, Scene 3 (colour litho) by Collier

Floram Marchand, French juggler and water spouter (woodcut)
7185543 Floram Marchand, French juggler and water spouter (woodcut) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floram Marchand, French juggler and water spouter)

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Step right up to Astleys Amphitheatre, where the magic comes alive. 🎪✨ From Paris to Blackpool, these circus performers have been captivating audiences across Europe for centuries. Witness the mesmerizing sight of a Circus Clown Pointing towards laughter and joy. Transport yourself back in time with a vintage Circus Poster from Tower Circus in Blackpool or immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Helter Skelter at Goose Fair in Nottinghamshire, England. The spirit lives on through these nostalgic images. Travel even further back into history with Clowns Victorian Scrap, showcasing the timeless charm and artistry of circus performers from days gone by. Marvel at their incredible skills as they entertain crowds under big tops all around the world. Even beloved comedy duo Morecombe and Wise couldn't resist donning clown costumes for laughs. In June 1976, they brought their hilarious antics to life as clowns, leaving everyone in stitches. Clowning knows no bounds - it has touched every corner of society. All Saints Infant School in Brightside witnessed its own share of clownish fun back in 1909 when young children embraced their inner jesters. Not limited to circuses alone, they have also made appearances on stage. In As You Like It's Wrestling Scene captured on canvas in 1854, we see how Shakespeare himself recognized the comedic potential that lies within these colorful characters. From Caernarvon to Wales and beyond, Robert Brothers Circus poster showcases yet another delightful spectacle featuring talented individuals who bring smiles wherever they go. And let's not forget about Fred Evans - this cartoon captures his playful nature as he embraces his inner clown while wearing a vibrant costume. Whether you fear them or find them fascinating, there is no denying that clowns hold a special place in our hearts and continue to enchant us with their whimsical performances throughout history.