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Circus Artist Collection

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Background imageCircus Artist Collection: L Acrobate ou La Roue, 1927. Creator: Valadon, Suzanne (1865-1938)

L Acrobate ou La Roue, 1927. Creator: Valadon, Suzanne (1865-1938)
L Acrobate ou La Roue, 1927. Found in the Collection of Collection de David E. Weisman et Jacqueline E. Michel

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Papa Chrysantheme at the New Circus. Artist: Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri, de (1864-1901)

Papa Chrysantheme at the New Circus. Artist: Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri, de (1864-1901)
Papa Chrysantheme at the New Circus. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Marriage of the Virgin Mary, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino

Marriage of the Virgin Mary, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, blessed virgin mary, celebrity

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: The Coronation of Mary, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

The Coronation of Mary, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
4 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Crucifixion, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

Crucifixion, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
5 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity, central italy, christian

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: The Fire in the Borgo, detail, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino

The Fire in the Borgo, detail, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi
2 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity, central italy, christian

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Madonna del Pesce, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

Madonna del Pesce, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
3 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: The Judgment of Solomon, fresco, ceiling fresco in the Vatican, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino

The Judgment of Solomon, fresco, ceiling fresco in the Vatican, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino
4 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, attraction, attractions, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Madonna Ansidei, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

Madonna Ansidei, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
3 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Madonna and Child surrounded by five saints, Pala Colonna, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino

Madonna and Child surrounded by five saints, Pala Colonna, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raphael da Urbino
4 people, 5, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Saint Michael Defeats the Dragon, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raphael da Urbino

Saint Michael Defeats the Dragon, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raphael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi
acrobatics, activities, activity, animal depiction, animal depictions, animal figure, animal figures, animal form, animal motiv, animal-like, animal-shaped, archive, art work, artistic, artistical

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: St. George Fighting the Dragon, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raphael da Urbino

St. George Fighting the Dragon, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raphael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, animal depiction, animal depictions, animal figure, animal figures, animal form, animal motiv, animal-like, animal-shaped, archive, art work, artistic

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: The Three Graces, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

The Three Graces, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
2 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity, central italy, christian

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Portrait of Angelo Doni, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

Portrait of Angelo Doni, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, celebrity, central italy, circus artist, circus artists, circuses

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Portrait of Maddalena Doni, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino

Portrait of Maddalena Doni, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, celebrity, central italy, circus artist, circus artists, circuses

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Madonna del Granduca, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

Madonna del Granduca, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: The Holy Family from the House of Canigiani. by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino

The Holy Family from the House of Canigiani. by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, building, buildings, celebrity

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: La Muta, the Mute, Lady in Green, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino

La Muta, the Mute, Lady in Green, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, celebrity, central italy, circus artist, circus artists, circuses

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Entombment of Christ, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

Entombment of Christ, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
2 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity, central italy, christian

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Madonna Jardiniere, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

Madonna Jardiniere, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
2 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Madonna del Baldacchino, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

Madonna del Baldacchino, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
5 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, baldacchino, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: The Fall of Man, fresco in the Vatican, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino

The Fall of Man, fresco in the Vatican, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi
2 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, attraction, attractions, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Madonna Aldobrandini, Madonna Garvagh, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino

Madonna Aldobrandini, Madonna Garvagh, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi
2 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Portrait of a Cardinal, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

Portrait of a Cardinal, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
1 person, acrobatics, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, celebrity, central italy, circus artist, circus artists, circuses, contemporary, copy

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Madonna Alba, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

Madonna Alba, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raffael
2 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: The Triumph of Galatea, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

The Triumph of Galatea, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
4 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity, central italy, christian

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Madonna di Foligno, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

Madonna di Foligno, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Saint Cecilia, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

Saint Cecilia, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
4 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity, central italy, christian

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Donna Velata, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

Donna Velata, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, celebrity, central italy, circus artist, circus artists, circuses

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Vision of Ezekiel, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

Vision of Ezekiel, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity, central italy, christian

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Madonna della Sedia, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

Madonna della Sedia, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raffael
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raphael da Urbino

Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raphael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, celebrity, central italy, circus artist, circus artists, circuses

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Carrying of the Cross, Way to Calvary, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raphael da Urbino

Carrying of the Cross, Way to Calvary, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raphael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, calvary, celebrity, central italy

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Holy Family, The Great Holy Family of Francis I by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino

Holy Family, The Great Holy Family of Francis I by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raphael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi
2 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity, central italy, christian

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: The Transfiguration of Christ, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino

The Transfiguration of Christ, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi
3 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, biblical figure

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Christo benedicto, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

Christo benedicto, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity, central italy, christian

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: The Sistine Madonna by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi

The Sistine Madonna by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
5 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: A restless impresario, street artist with donkey and dogs shows tricks in the street

A restless impresario, street artist with donkey and dogs shows tricks in the street
1900s, 19th-century, acrobatics, activities, activity, african wild asses, african wild donkey, animal breed, animal breeds, animal husbandries, animals, artistic, artistical, artistry, arts, breed

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Sleepwalker

Sleepwalker
Natalya Sleta

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: fairy tales

fairy tales
DanMasa

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Two clowns, ca 1885. Creator: Faverot, Joseph (1862-1915)

Two clowns, ca 1885. Creator: Faverot, Joseph (1862-1915)
Two clowns, ca 1885. Private Collection

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Footit et Chocolat, c. 1895. Creator: Ibels, Henri Gabriel (1867-1936)

Footit et Chocolat, c. 1895. Creator: Ibels, Henri Gabriel (1867-1936)
Footit et Chocolat, c. 1895. Found in the Collection of Musee de Montmartre

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Acrobat and a peacock, ca 1825. Creator: Anonymous

Acrobat and a peacock, ca 1825. Creator: Anonymous
Acrobat and a peacock, ca 1825. Found in the Collection of Archivio di Stato del Cantone Ticino, Bellinzona

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Au cirque Maurice, 1887

Au cirque Maurice, 1887. Private Collection

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Circus, 1913

Circus, 1913. Found in the Collection of Neue Pinakothek, Munich

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: Circus horses dressage, 1908-1909

Circus horses dressage, 1908-1909. Found in the Collection of Kirchner Museum Davos

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: The Rope Dancer

The Rope Dancer. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Background imageCircus Artist Collection: The Clown, 1868

The Clown, 1868. Found in the Collection of Kroller-Muller Museum, Otterlo




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Step right up and witness the incredible world of the circus artist. 🎪✨ In 1927, Suzanne Valadon brought us "L'Acrobate ou La Roue, " a mesmerizing display of strength and agility. This masterpiece captures the grace and daring of these performers as they defy gravity with every twist and turn. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's "Papa Chrysantheme at the New Circus" transports us to a vibrant spectacle filled with colorful characters. The energy is palpable as acrobats soar through the air, leaving audiences in awe. Travel back in time to c. 1500, where Raphael Sanzio da Urbino takes center stage with his breathtaking works. In "Marriage of the Virgin Mary, " we witness a union that transcends time, just like the bond between circus artists who rely on trust and teamwork. "The Coronation of Mary" showcases Raphael's mastery in capturing divine beauty. Similarly, circus artists captivate us with their ethereal performances that transport us to another realm. But it's not all glamour under the big top; there are moments of sacrifice too. In Raphael's "Crucifixion, " we see parallels between Christ's suffering and an artist pushing their limits for our entertainment. Raphael also reveals storytelling prowess in "The Fire in Borgo. " Just like this dramatic scene unfolds before our eyes, so do captivating narratives woven by circus artists through their acts. In "Madonna del Pesce, " Raphael reminds us that art can evoke deep emotions—just like how a circus act can leave us breathless or bring tears to our eyes from sheer wonderment. "The Judgment of Solomon" depicts wisdom prevailing over adversity—a lesson often learned by those who dedicate themselves to perfecting their craft under the big top. Raphael continues his artistic journey with pieces such as "Madonna Ansidei" and "Madonna and Child surrounded by five saints, Pala Colonna.