Pierrots Collection

The Brighton Pierrots, 1915 (oil on canvas)
6041475 The Brighton Pierrots, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 64x76.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Image eAshmolean Museum

Revellers in pierrot costumes at the Chelsea Arts Club Dazzle Ball held at the Albert Hall in March 1919. The theme was inspired by the technique of dazzle painting

Pierrots on beach at Broadstairs Date: early 1900s

Pierrots on the beach at Broadstairs - early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Beach entertainers, Hastings, Victorian period

Pierrots on the beach, Blackpool, hand coloured photo
Pierrots on the beach, Blackpool, Victorian period, hand coloured photo

Pierrots on the sands, Blackpool

Entertainers, Portsmouth

Pierrots on the beach, Scarborough, Victorian period

Pierrots on the beach, Scarborough

Pierrots, Bridlington sands

Pierrots on the beach, Bridlington, early 1900s

Pierrots and bathing machines, Margate

Bridlington Pierrots Date: 19th century

Bridlington Black Pierrots Victorian period Date: 19th century

Pierrots on the beach, Blackpool, Victorian period

Margate Beach early 1900s

Debureau pere et Charles Debureau fils, les deux derniers Pierrots du theatre des Funambules (engraving)
6005556 Debureau pere et Charles Debureau fils, les deux derniers Pierrots du theatre des Funambules (engraving) by French School

The Grotesques, pierrot troupe Date: circa 1914

An all-girl pierrot troupe from the First World War, together with one chap (who is perhaps their musician?). The back of the postcard goes

Mlle. Volet as Cesarine in Les Deux Pierrots, 1845
Mlle. Volet as Cesarine in Les Deux Pierrots by Bayard, Theatre des Varietes, 1845. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollets Galerie Dramatique

Design for end paper of Pierrot, 1896 (litho)
KDC397384 Design for end paper of Pierrot, 1896 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: novel set in France during the Franco-Prussian war by Henry De Vere Stacpoole)

Half Pierrot costume
A gentleman in (most of) a Pierrot costume, although he seems to feel that his Mothers bathcap would be suitable headgear to accompany the voluminous check trouser suit... Date: circa 1920s

The Varlets, WW1 entertainment troupe
The Varlets, a British troupe entertaining men on the Western Front during the First World War. Their theatres included barns, fields, dug-outs

Which by Florence Hardy
A little boy dressed in a Pierrot costume has trouble choosing between three little girls all wearing similiar fetching clown outfits

Pierrots & dolls
Pierrots and dolls holding hands in a gerden setting. Date: circa 1920

Doll and pierrot on a Christmas card decorated with crackers. Date: circa 1890s

Advertisement for Harrods in the Sketch
Black and white half-page advertisement for Harrods Fancy Dress department in the Sketch, 28th November 1928. Date: 28th November 1928

Three musical dogs and a clown on a greetings card
Three musical dogs and a clown conducting them on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Pierrots - South Bay, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1900s

Entertainment within the two miles of the front
British troops as pierrots, only two miles from the trenches. Date: 1915

The Crinoline by Miss Haddon Chambers
Stylised illustration showing a woman dressed up in a Victorian crinoline, accompanied by a man in a Pierrot costume. Date: 1918

A hospital ship Pierrot troupe, WW1
A hospital ship Pierrot troupe for the entertainment of men on board during the First World War. From left to right are: STanding - Surgeon R. H. H. Jolly, R.N.V.R. Surgeon J. R. H. Turton, Mr E

The Pom Pom Pierrots, entertainers of wounded soldiers. The troupe was formed expressly for the voluntary entertainment of convalescent and wounded soldiers in hospitals

The Merry Mummers, World War One entertainment troupe
The Merry Mummers entertaining troops at a West African Concert Party organised by Major P. a Beckett, son of the late Arthur a Becket of Punch

A wandering Pierrot Minstrel with his black cat. Date: 1892

Pierrot - sucking minerals on sand - Gunung Leuser National Park - Northern Sumatra - Indonesia. family Lycaenidae
MAR-1632 Pierrot - sucking minerals on sand Gunung Leuser National Park - Northern Sumatra - Indonesia Caleta sp. family Lycaenidae Thomas Marent contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Pierrot, pierrette and jester
A jester rests in a chair on stage while a pierrette tickles him with a long branch, watched by a pierrot. 1902

Pierrots and pierrettes dancing
Two pierrots dancing on a stage with two pierrettes in black. Date: 1902

Pierrot in white ruffle collar and red face paint
A pierrot wearing a white ruffle collar and black scull cap, with bright red lips and white powdered face. 1937

Pierrots dancing
Male and female pierrot dancing in a palm court setting. Artist: MB Hewardine Date: circa 1903

Catlins Royal Pierrots at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Will Catlins Royal Pierrots used to be a familiar sight at seaside resorts around the UK. They entertained holidaymakers with free shows, then took round a collection box at the end of the show

Two pierrots and a pierrette
Pierrette rests in a chair while two pierrotsare in attendance, one with a bunch of flowers. Date: 1902

The New Man in the Moon by S. Longley
A demure Columbine sits in the branches of a tree with her Pierrot who stares at her adoringly under a moonlit, starry sky. Date: 1924

Royal Artillery Review, Rouen, France
A stage review by members of the Royal Artillery stationed in Rouen, France during World War One. The participants are mostly dressed as Pierrot clowns. Date: 1917

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"Pierrots: Captivating Beach Entertainers of the Victorian Era" Step back in time to the early 1900s and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of pierrots. These captivating beach entertainers brought joy and laughter to seaside towns across England, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of locals and tourists alike. In "The Brighton Pierrots, 1915, " a mesmerizing oil painting on canvas, we catch a glimpse of their whimsical performances. Dressed in their iconic white costumes with ruffled collars and black pom-poms, they captivate audiences with their comedic antics. Venturing further along the coast, we find ourselves at Broadstairs where pierrots continue to delight beachgoers. Whether it's "Pierrots on beach at Broadstairs" or "Pierrots on the beach at Broadstairs - early 1900s, " these lively performers add an extra layer of magic to sunny days by the sea. Hastings during the Victorian period was another bustling hub for these talented entertainers. As captured in sepia-toned photographs, they effortlessly blend into the coastal landscape while bringing smiles to faces young and old. Blackpool is renowned for its vibrant entertainment scene, and pierrots played a significant role there too. In hand-coloured photos such as "Pierrots on the beach, Blackpool, " we witness their vivacity against a backdrop of sand dunes and crashing waves. Portsmouth also had its fair share of amusement provided by these charismatic artists. Their presence added an air of excitement as they performed amidst seagulls' cries and salty breezes that swept through this historic naval city. Scarborough's sandy shores were not exempt from this delightful phenomenon either. From vintage snapshots like "Pierrots on the beach, Scarborough" to images dating back to Victorian times when bathing machines dotted Margate's coastline alongside pierrot performances – every moment spent in their presence was a cherished memory.