Entertainers Collection (#6)

Nautch Dance, c. 1860s (b / w photo)
498628 Nautch Dance, c.1860s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Popular traditional Indian dances, Kashmir.); out of copyright

Circus Artists, 1911 (oil on canvas)
NUL445581 Circus Artists, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Macke, August (1887-1914); 54x39.5 cm; Private Collection; German, out of copyright

The Serenade (engraving)
725893 The Serenade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Serenade. Illustration for The Gallery of Engravings (circa 1880)

A raja on a throne being entertained by dancers and musicians, c
6040496 A raja on a throne being entertained by dancers and musicians, c.1775 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 29x22.3 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Comedie Italienne, 1918 (colour litho)
STC363548 Comedie Italienne, 1918 (colour litho) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Russian, out of copyright

A Mughal Princess being Entertained by Female Attendants in a Palace Garden in Rajasthan
EDI41977 A Mughal Princess being Entertained by Female Attendants in a Palace Garden in Rajasthan, 1700 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Rajput School

Jewish Comedians Resting, 1910s (oil on canvas)
BAL205308 Jewish Comedians Resting, 1910s (oil on canvas) by Grigoriev, Boris Dmitrievich (1886-1939); 46x51 cm; Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Poster advertising the Great Wallendas at the Ringling Bros
PNP312795 Poster advertising the Great Wallendas at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (colour litho) by American School

Playbill for Christys Minstrels, 1849 (engraving)
PNP248858 Playbill for Christys Minstrels, 1849 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Spanish Students, University of Madrid (colour litho)
SNG126832 Spanish Students, University of Madrid (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; American, out of copyright

Roman puppeteers in Pompeii (litho)
5997063 Roman puppeteers in Pompeii (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman puppeteers in Pompeii)

Two clowns, August and September (b / w photo)
5999906 Two clowns, August and September (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two clowns, August and September)

Astleys Ampitheatre, from Ackermanns Repository of Arts
810324 Astleys Ampitheatre, from Ackermanns Repository of Arts, 1808 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin

Joseph Grimaldi (litho)
816767 Joseph Grimaldi (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Grimaldi, English actor, comedian and dancer, who was noted for his portrayal of a clown)

Royal Circus from Ackermanns Repository of Arts
810299 Royal Circus from Ackermanns Repository of Arts, 1809 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C.(1762-1832); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Circus Scene, c. 1890 (oil on panel)
877106 Circus Scene, c.1890 (oil on panel) by Atalaya GonzAalez, Enrique (1851-1914); 16.5x37.9 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; Spanish

Fairground entertainers on stage (colour photo)
3098860 Fairground entertainers on stage (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fairground entertainers on stage)

Fairground entertainers on stage (colour photo)
3098857 Fairground entertainers on stage (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fairground entertainers on stage)

Paris, at the Cirque d Hiver (oil on canvas)
938875 Paris, at the Cirque d Hiver (oil on canvas) by Paredes, Vicente de (1857-1903) (after); 67x93 cm; Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Popular Players (colour litho)
981844 Popular Players (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Popular Players.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

The Street Conjurors (engraving)
981755 The Street Conjurors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Street Conjurors)

Carte-de-visite portrait of Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren, 1880-1883. Creator: Unknown
Carte-de-visite of Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren shown in full portrait. Both are standing and facing slightly toward each other looking off frame

It takes 7 to the show
hardibudi

Arriving at the place where they are to give their performance, a village a few miles from the front line, members of an ENSA concert party take their dresses to the dressing room

PJ and Duncan seen at an event in London. PJ and Duncan went on to rename themselves at Ant and Dec Picture taken 25th February 1997

Moscow State Circus, Middlesbrough, 29th August 1995

Magician Paul Daniels doing tricks for the children - Martin (15), Lucy (6) and Nicky (9). Blackpool, 24th August 1978

Paul Daniels doing tricks for children - Martin (15), Lucy (6) and Nicky (9). Blackpool, 24th August 1978

The Beatles with Marhirishi Yogi, on a train going to Bangor in North Wales, 29th August 1967

Clowns at the Bertram Mills circus whilst visiting Manchester 23rd September 1952

Frank Sinatra (Right) and tenor Luciano Pavarotti (Centre) seen here after performing on stage at Radio City in New York 31st January 1982

Frank Sinatra and tenor Luciano Pavarotti seen here performing on stage at Radio City in New York 31st January 1982

Pyramids of Jugglers, 1652. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Pyramids of Jugglers, 1652

Henglers Grand Water Pantomime, in Argyll Street, near Londons Oxford Circus. Taken from the successful show La Grenouilliere, in Paris

The Pavilion, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Wales, opened in April 1951. Pop concerts by entertainers such as Cliff Richard have been held here, plus sporting events. Date: 1951

The stage magician, Monsieur Philippe, performs a magic trick involving a cannon at the Strand Theatre, London Date: 1845

Chiarinis Circus (Sekai daiichi charine daikyokuba), September 4, 1886

A Party of Merrymakers in a Tea-house at Shinagawa, ca. 1783. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
A Party of Merrymakers in a Tea-house at Shinagawa, ca. 1783

Uncle Joes Entertainers from Northern Ireland. 1913

Italian Comedians by Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) - painting on canvas Date: 1720

Japanese Acrobats. The Gentleman in the centre has turned away in disgust at himself as he managed to lose his fan that morning.... Date: 1904

STAGE MAGICIAN
A stage magician about to perform a trick with a top hat and magic wand Date: circa 1915

KRISTAN VON HAMLE
Kristan von Hamle, German poet and musician. Date: 13th century

KRAFT VON TOGGENBURG
Count Kraft III von Toggenburg, Swiss poet and singer, died in 1339. Date: early 14th century

ARCHIE ARMSTRONG / JESTER
ARCHIBALD ARMSTRONG (ARCHIE) Scottish court jester to James I and Charles I. Enjoyed royal favour and political influence until dismissed in 1637 for insulting Archbishop Laud. Date: - 1672

SHOWGIRL 1925
From the show Garrick Gaieties - lyrics by Lorenz Hart, music by Richard Rodgers Date: 1925

STREET ACROBATS / C. 1816
A Paris street acrobat stands on one leg on a candlestick which her partner holds steady, while their child does a handstand and a mother gives her daughter a coin for them Date: circa 1816

STREET ACROBATS / C. 1815
A street acrobat stands on his head on a small support, while passers-by in a Paris street admire his skill Date: circa 1815

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