Clown Collection (#6)

Lady riding side-saddle on a horse stuck in a fence during a fox hunt, 19th century. Mrs Lucy Somerville urges her horse Leotard out of the briars while Facey Romford and other huntsmen watch

Circus poster, Clyde Beatty Cole Bros, USA, the Worlds Largest Circus. 20th century

Poster, Barnum and Bailey, Greatest Show on Earth

Merry Hill Clowns celebrate the opening of phase 5, left to right, Lesley Condie, Rachel Dening and Kerry Hyde, Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Brierley Hill, Metropolitan Borough of Dudley

Ken Dodd, the nut of Knotty Ash, opens his one man show - Ha Ha - at the Playhouse Theatre, Liverpool. 3rd April 1973

Guider Yvonne Flockard, with actor Duncan MacLean, rehearsing for the Gang Show 1987, which opens tonight at the Kings Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland, pictured 19th April 1987

The clown Windy Blow visiting Middlesbrough Hospital, seen with a child holding a balloon sculpture. 2nd August 1979

Its tatifolarious how tickled I am to see you again auntie. Its the King of the Diddy men and his old Auntie Annie from Knotty Ash

Comedian Ken Dodd at Tyne Tees Television after filming a showcase television spectacular for six of the top clubland acts in the region on 26th November 1980

Joanna Lumley Actress stars as Purdey in The New Avengers Dbase MSI

Kangaroo - Skippy the boxing kangaroo made the C R Homeworld, Talbot Green, sale go with a punch at the weekend. Children screamed with delight as Skippy floored his trainer

Clown John Grimaldi pictured at the circus at Finsbury Park, London. April 1975 75-1773-002

Circus clown Karl Brenner gives his 11 year old son Jan-Erik some make-up tips before their show at Stakeford, near Ashington

The Italian Comedians, probably 1720. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau
The Italian Comedians, probably 1720

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

Portugal-Carnival-Face-Portrait
A reveller smiles as she takes part in the annual clown parade in Sesimbra on March 4, 2019. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

Ventriloquist Mr Le-Hurst with his dummy Jimmy - Liverpool
Touring Ventriloquist Mr W. Le-Hurst with his dummy Jimmy - of 167 Liverpool Road, Islington, London. Found in an advertisement for a performance at the Abergavenny Coliseum in November 1915

A fool with parrot, 1875. Found in the Collection of State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

France - Circus - Auguste and the White Clown
France - Circus - Interactions between Auguste (the happy clown) and the White Clown (the sad clown): " Session interrupted". Date: 1905

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

La barca dei comici: the Carlo Goldonis journey from Rimini to Chioggia, ca 1855
La barca dei comici:: the Carlo Goldonis journey from Rimini to Chioggia, ca 1855. Found in the Collection of Museo Teatrale alla Scala

Silence, a la fin, les mauvais polissons
Vintage french satirical cartoon. Silence, a la fin, les mauvais polissons ! Laissez-moi travailler et ne faites pas de moi tous les voisins ! silence at the end, evil pranks

The Circus (Le Cirque), 1890-91. Artist: Georges-Pierre Seurat
The Circus (Le Cirque), 1890-91. Painting housed in Musee d Orsay, Paris. From The Studio Volume 127. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1944]

Clowns and entertainers gather for an annual service of remembrance in honour of British clown Joseph Grimaldi, at All Saints Church in Haggerston, London, Britain February 4, 2018

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

Image of Clown

USA, Florida, Sarasota, Ringling Museum, Circus Museum, Clown Emmett Kelly s
USA, Florida, Sarasota, Ringling Museum, Circus Museum, Clown Emmett Kellys clown makeup

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

CJ13 0906 Clown solemn face
Clown Solemn face, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex, England, September 2023

Yellow clownfish on green anemon
Un jeune poisson clown dans son anemone verte au bord de la passe ens a Mayotte. . Barathieu Gabriel

Charlie in trouble
Fira Mikael

The Clown: Are You There?
Heru Sungkono

Marionette: Strings Attached
Heru Sungkono

Marionette: Play Me
Heru Sungkono

The Clown: Are You?
Heru Sungkono

The Clown: I Think I am
Heru Sungkono

The Clown: Am I Pretty?
Heru Sungkono

Perspectives
Ilse Noordhof

A gray mushroom cabbie No. 3
Rafal Kulik

Dish of the day - crazy waiter
Rafal Kulik

Sleepless Nights - the first
Rafal Kulik

I'm not your clown
Balazs Solti

Clown panda
Balazs Solti

Dead Clown
Balazs Solti

Clown
Artem Pozdniakov

Clown (Pink)
Lino cut of a clown printed in pink. Artist: Anon. Date: 1930s

Clown (Black)
Lino cut of a clown printed in black. Artist: Anon. Date: 1930s

The Bunnies enjoying the Party Date: 1924

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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.