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Italian street pantomime artist in grotesque wig, playing a bizarre one-string violin with balloon. " This young Italian man with black eyes excels at terrible grimaces
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Italian street pantomime artist in grotesque wig, playing a bizarre one-string violin with balloon. " This young Italian man with black eyes excels at terrible grimaces
FLO4677342 Italian street pantomime artist in grotesque wig, playing a bizarre one-string violin with balloon. " This young Italian man with black eyes excels at terrible grimaces. His genre is the melodrama of the grimace." Handcoloured engraving by Gatine from Pierre de la Mesanger's Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817.; (add.info.: Italian street pantomime artist in grotesque wig, playing a bizarre one-string violin with balloon. " This young Italian man with black eyes excels at terrible grimaces. His genre is the melodrama of the grimace." Handcoloured engraving by Gatine from Pierre de la Mesanger's Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817.); © Florilegius
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Art De Rue Clown Fiddle Grimace Grotesque Grotesques Hairpiece Italie Italienne Italiens Laughable Mime Mode 19eme Perruque Regence Ridicule Societe Street Art Violon 19th Mode Regency
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Step right up and witness the captivating performance of this Italian street pantomime artist! With a grotesque wig perched atop his head, he expertly plays a bizarre one-string violin with a balloon as his audience looks on in awe. His black eyes are filled with intensity as he excels at terrible grimaces, drawing you into the melodrama of the grimace.
This handcolored engraving from 1817 captures the essence of street art in Italy during the early 19th century. The artist's costume is laughable yet intriguing, embodying the spirit of caricature and society at that time. The empire style clothing and regency hairpiece add to the overall charm of his performance.
As you gaze upon this image, you can almost hear the sounds of laughter and applause filling the streets of Paris. This Italian mime brings joy to all who watch him, showcasing his talent for entertaining through physical comedy and expressive gestures.
So take a moment to appreciate this unique form of artistry captured in this engraving from centuries past. Let yourself be transported back in time to witness the magic of street performers like never before.
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