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Pavement artist at work at Victoria Station, London, 21st May 1954

Pavement Artist at work on the Embankment, London. Circa 1945

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Elena Ristova

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Elena Ristova

Pavement artist drawing with chalk on the streets of London, with a curious crowd around him. Date: 1874

The Pavement Artist, "Coppers for coloured chalks"(colour litho)
2775740 The Pavement Artist, " Coppers for coloured chalks" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pavement Artist)

Tom Ford Chalks The Wrong End Of His Cue World Snooker Championship Betfred.Com, World Snooker Championship The Crucible, Sheffield, England 17 April 2010 Date: 17 April 2010

Mark Williams Mbe Chalks The Butt End Of His Cue World Snooker Championship Betfred.Com, World Snooker Championship The Crucible, Sheffield, England 19 April 2010 Date: 19 April 2010

Mark Williams Mbe Chalks The Butt Of His Cue World Snooker Championship Betfred.Com, World Snooker Championship The Crucible, Sheffield, England 19 April 2010 Date: 19 April 2010

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989467 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Pavement artist, London (colour photo)
3095094 Pavement artist, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pavement artist, London)

Head Studies (coloured chalks on paper)
449366 Head Studies (coloured chalks on paper) by Quellinus, Artus I (1609-68) (attr. to); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees;

A study with free fall
Dina Belenko

Broken Dreams
Hanina Aljufaili

Pavement Artist at work along the Embankment, London. 1951

Pavement Artist at work in Gloucester Road, London, 1946

Pavement artist at work. Date: circa 1960s

Mrs Downman sister law artist 1776 Black chalk
Artokoloro

Mountain Landscape Figures Buildings mid late 1780s
Artokoloro

French 17th Century, Study of Heads [recto], black and red chalks heightened with white on blue laid paper

Claude Lorrain, French (1604-1605-1682), Four Cows, red and black chalks with gray wash on laid paper

Claude Hoin, French (1750-1817), Self-Portrait, c. 1780, red and black chalks, and pastel with stumping on gray-brown laid paper

Rosa Bonheur, French (1822-1899), The Legend of the Wolves, colored chalks on blue wove paper

Jean-Baptiste Greuze, Bust of an Old Man, French, 1725-1805, probably 1763, red, black, and white chalks with stumping and erasure on light brown laid paper, with later framing line in dark brown ink

Jean-Baptiste Deshays, Man Reclining on the Ground and the Corner of a Bed [verso], French, 1729-1765, 1758-1765, counterproof in black and white chalks on brown laid paper

Louis Carrogis, called Carmontelle, Monsieur and Madame Blizet with Monsieur Le Roy the Actor, French, 1717-1806, c. 1765

Jacopo Bassano (Italian, c. 1510 - 1592), The Mocking of Christ, 1568, colored chalks on green-gray paper

Guido Reni (Italian, 1575 - 1642), The Head of Christ, c. 1623, black, red, and white chalks on gray-green laid paper

Domenico Maggiotto (Italian, 1713 - 1794), A Young Woman Fixing Her Hair, c. 1745, black, white, and red chalks on light brown laid paper

Giuseppe Angeli (Italian, 1712 - 1798), An Elderly Bishop, c. 1750, black, white, and red chalks on light brown laid paper

after Veronese, Christ among the Doctors, red and black chalks on laid paper

German 16th century (Augsburg), Portrait of a Man Wearing a Hat with a Medallion, 1520-1540, black, red, and yellow chalks on laid paper

Joseph Ducreux (French, 1735 - 1802), Head of a Gentleman [recto], 1770-1780, red, black, and white chalks with stumping on brown paper

Follower of Charles Le Brun, An Allegorical Female Figure, black and red chalks, heightened with white, on tan laid paper

William Hoare (British, c. 1707 - 1792), Lady Holding Her Cloak from Behind, 1760s, black and red chalks on laid paper

John Hoppner (British, 1758 - 1810), Miss Frances Beresford, c. 1784-1785, black, red, and white chalks over graphite on pink washed paper

Sir David Wilkie (Scottish, 1785 - 1841), A Tassel, black, red, and yellow chalks heightened with white on wove paper

Attributed to Pierre-Antoine Baudouin (French, 1723 - 1769), The Tale of the Cooper s
Attributed to Pierre-Antoine Baudouin (French, 1723 - 1769), The Tale of the Coopers Wife, 1767, black, white, and red chalks with stumping on laid paper

Carmontelle, Madame La Duchesse de Mortemart, French, 1717 - 1806, watercolor with gray wash and touches of gouache over red and black chalks on wove paper

Portrait of a Girl; Carlo Dolci, Italian (Florentine), 1616 - 1687; about 1665; Black and red chalks on cream-colored paper; 15.4 x 12.4 cm (6 1/16 x 4 7/8 in.)

Reclining Male Figure; Francois Boucher, French, 1703 - 1770; 1736; Black, red and white chalks on blue paper; 27.9 x 44.1 cm (11 x 17 3/8 in.)

Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple; Jacopo Bassano, Italian, about 1510 or 1515 - 1592; Italy, Europe; about 1570; Black and colored chalks on blue paper; 43.6 x 54.3 cm

Young Ghanaian girl learning to draw
Young African girl learning to draw on a slate chalkboard in primary School - Ghana. Note that she has drawn a Union Flag on the flagpole next to the house/building. Date: circa late 1930s

A pavement artist - outside the National Portrait Gallery
London LIfe - a pavement artist outside the National Portrait Gallery. Date: circa 1940

Settlement Certificate from Newington, Oxfordshire
A 1747 settlement certificate relating to Alecksander and Marcy Chalk of Newington, Oxfordshire. The certificate guaranteed that if the Chalks needed poor relief while living elsewhere

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"Captivating the Streets: A Journey Through Time with Chalks" Step back in time to 1874, where the bustling streets of London witnessed a mesmerizing sight. A pavement artist, armed with chalks and creativity, transformed the gray pavements into vibrant masterpieces. The black and white photograph captured this momentous occasion, showcasing the artist's skill amidst a curious crowd. Fast forward to 1954 at Victoria Station; another talented pavement artist enchanted passersby with their chalk creations. The date etched in history as May 21st marked an extraordinary display of artistry on concrete canvas. Intriguingly titled "Coppers for coloured chalks, " a color lithograph immortalized one such pavement artist at work. This depiction highlights the vivid hues that brought life to their imaginative designs. However, not all chalk encounters were artistic triumphs. Tom Ford found himself in an amusing predicament as he mistakenly used the wrong end of his cue while playing billiards. Laughter surely filled the room as his blunder became evident through clouds of misplaced chalk dust. On a more professional note, Mark Williams MBE meticulously prepared for success by carefully chalking the butt end of his cue. This small act symbolized dedication and focus before each crucial shot during intense competitions. Chalk wasn't limited to street artists or sports enthusiasts alone; it also made its way into Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue in 1937. Children's eyes sparkled with delight upon discovering colorful sets of chalk waiting to bring their imagination to life on sidewalks or classroom blackboards. A captivating colored photograph showcased yet another talented pavement artist working diligently amidst London's urban backdrop—a testament to how art can thrive even amid busy cityscapes. The versatility of chalk extended beyond pavements and streets; it found its place among head studies rendered using colored chalks on paper—an exquisite blend of technique and creativity that breathed life into these portraits. Lastly, a study with free fall captured the essence of experimentation.