Circus Performance Collection (#5)

J (letter shown by a saltimbank and his learned dog)
6523512 J (letter shown by a saltimbank and his learned dog) by Appel, Francois Antoine (1821-1882); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Alphabet Figure Call. G)

"Did acrobatics on the beasts horns"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922
7214612 " Did acrobatics on the beasts horns" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting

Performing lions with their handler at the Barnum & Bailey Circus from P. T
7214594 Performing lions with their handler at the Barnum & Bailey Circus from P.T.Barnums Menagerie published in 1888, illustration by Sarah J. Burke. by Burke, Sarah J

Chinese juggler dancing and juggling with two large vases. 1822 (engraving)
7234139 Chinese juggler dancing and juggling with two large vases. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A modern style match (colour litho)
7181038 A modern style match (colour litho) by Echau, Joaquin Xaudaru y (1872-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: A modern style match)

Stunts performed by acrobat Pierre Magarieu of Paris, 18th C. 1906 (litho)
7239545 Stunts performed by acrobat Pierre Magarieu of Paris, 18th C. 1906 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Houndsman to King Francis I, France, 16th century. 1867 (engraving)
7234895 Houndsman to King Francis I, France, 16th century. 1867 (engraving) by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houndsman to King Francis I, France)

Jacob Hall, famous Restoration tight-rope performer. 1869 (lithograph)
7232940 Jacob Hall, famous Restoration tight-rope performer. 1869 (lithograph) by Cooper, Robert (fl.1800-36); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacob Hall, famous Restoration tight-rope performer)

Shakespeare: Touchstone and Audrey in the Forest of Arden, As You Like It, Act III, Scene 3 (colour litho)
7178694 Shakespeare: Touchstone and Audrey in the Forest of Arden, As You Like It, Act III, Scene 3 (colour litho) by Collier

Figures from British history: Catherine, Countess of Desmond, Anglo-Norman Irish noblewoman said to been 140 years old
7148843 Figures from British history: Catherine, Countess of Desmond, Anglo-Norman Irish noblewoman said to been 140 years old when she died in 1604; Mary Davis

The Juggler (engraving)
7167057 The Juggler (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Juggler. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

"Horace McLean took up his position in full view of the public"(engraving)
7193775 " Horace McLean took up his position in full view of the public" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Floram Marchand, French juggler and water spouter (woodcut)
7185543 Floram Marchand, French juggler and water spouter (woodcut) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floram Marchand, French juggler and water spouter)

Jesus Christ as Orpheus (engraving)
7185065 Jesus Christ as Orpheus (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ as Orpheus, painting from the ceiling of the catacombs of Rome)

Plough Monday, Dance of Bessy and the Clown (engraving)
7188892 Plough Monday, Dance of Bessy and the Clown (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plough Monday, Dance of Bessy and the Clown)

Princess Paulina, the smallest Lilliputian in the world (engraving)
7157355 Princess Paulina, the smallest Lilliputian in the world (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Paulina, the smallest Lilliputian in the world)

Clown (engraving)
7148455 Clown (engraving) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown. Illustration from The Phil May Folio of Caricature Drawings and Sketches in Line Block)

The Rival Mount-o -Bankes; or, The Dorsetshire Juggler, satire depicting Whig Prime Minster Earl Grey campaigning in
7148293 The Rival Mount-o -Bankes; or, The Dorsetshire Juggler, satire depicting Whig Prime Minster Earl Grey campaigning in support of the First Reform Bill, 1831 (engraving) by Doyle

Exterior View of Astleys Amphitheatre, as it appeared in 1777 (engraving)
7179117 Exterior View of Astleys Amphitheatre, as it appeared in 1777 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exterior View of Astleys Amphitheatre)

"Bear about the mockery of woe"(engraving)
7177725 " Bear about the mockery of woe" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"I m afraid I m in low company!"(engraving)
7177699 " I m afraid I m in low company!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I m afraid I m in low company)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mors; Bit; Gebisz (engraving)
7196752 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Mors; Bit; Gebisz (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mors; Bit; Gebisz)

Woman riding a horse in a circus arena (colour litho)
7201341 Woman riding a horse in a circus arena (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman riding a horse in a circus arena)

Christmastide revels in Germany (litho)
7201115 Christmastide revels in Germany (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmastide revels in Germany)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Baladin; Clown; Handswurst (engraving)
7194805 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Baladin; Clown; Handswurst (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baladin; Clown; Handswurst)

Giacomo and Giovanni Battista Tocci, Italian conjoined twins (engraving)
7157332 Giacomo and Giovanni Battista Tocci, Italian conjoined twins (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giacomo and Giovanni Battista Tocci)

Sainte Blandine (engraving)
7161183 Sainte Blandine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sainte Blandine. Illustration for Les Femmes Dans L Histoire by Madame de Witt (Hachette)

Saxon Gleemen (engraving)
7164632 Saxon Gleemen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saxon Gleemen. Illustration for Ancient Customs, Sports, and Pastimes)

Clown and dog making music (colour litho)
7151247 Clown and dog making music (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown and dog making music)

The Handstand (litho)
7149280 The Handstand (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Handstand. Illustration from Sammel Album Heinrich Kley Alte und Neue Zeichnungen (Albert Langen)

Egyptian tumbler and crocodile, ancient Roman marble sculpture (engraving)
7149121 Egyptian tumbler and crocodile, ancient Roman marble sculpture (engraving) by Corbould, Henry (1787-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Danseuse (de corde); Rope-dancer; Seiltanzerin (engraving)
7195691 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Danseuse (de corde); Rope-dancer; Seiltanzerin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Touchstone, from Shakespeares As You Like it (litho)
7184969 Touchstone, from Shakespeares As You Like it (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Touchstone)

Dog with a toy clown (colour litho)
7148230 Dog with a toy clown (colour litho) by Adams, Frank (1871-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog with a toy clown.); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Dresseur; Horse-breaker; Zureiter (engraving)
7195773 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Dresseur; Horse-breaker; Zureiter (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dresseur; Horse-breaker; Zureiter)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Acrobate; Rope-dancer; Seiltanzer (engraving)
7194609 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Acrobate; Rope-dancer; Seiltanzer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acrobate; Rope-dancer; Seiltanzer)

Alexander the Great taming Bucephalus (litho)
7172605 Alexander the Great taming Bucephalus (litho) by Schommer, Francois (1850-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander the Great taming Bucephalus)

The Death of Jumbo (b / w photo)
7157897 The Death of Jumbo (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Jumbo)

Richard Tarlton playing the pipe and tabor (litho)
7149738 Richard Tarlton playing the pipe and tabor (litho) by English School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Clowns tricks (engraving)
7192816 Clowns tricks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clowns tricks. Illustration for Keepsake for the Young)

Six-fold screen depicting acrobats performing before a rich household, 1660
7202757 Six-fold screen depicting acrobats performing before a rich household, 1660 by Japanese School, (17th century); 158, 6 x 62, 3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Virgin and unicorn (woodcut)
7186060 Virgin and unicorn (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Virgin and unicorn)

Advertisement for the Great Forepaugh Show (colour litho)
7154188 Advertisement for the Great Forepaugh Show (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Great Forepaugh Show)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Jongleur; Juggler; Gaukler (engraving)
7196451 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Jongleur; Juggler; Gaukler (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jongleur; Juggler; Gaukler)

The clowns (engraving)
7192787 The clowns (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The clowns. Illustration for Keepsake for the Young)

Vue du Cirque Napoleon (engraving)
7179248 Vue du Cirque Napoleon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue du Cirque Napoleon)

Japanese (chromolitho)
7149451 Japanese (chromolitho) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese. Illustration from Native Life in Distant Lands (George Philip & Sons, London, and Philip)

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Step right up and witness the mesmerizing world of circus performance. 🎪✨ Immerse yourself in a captivating spectacle that has enthralled audiences for centuries. Transporting us back in time, the restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace of Minos at Knossos (Evans Fresco Drawing N/4) takes center stage. This remarkable painting, created between 1900-50 using paper and pigment, offers a glimpse into ancient civilizations' fascination with acrobatics and entertainment. As we marvel at daring feats, let's not forget the ingenious inventions that make them possible. The ladder gripping attachment patent of 1913 (C024 / 3612) revolutionized aerial performances by providing stability and safety to performers defying gravity high above our heads. Intriguingly juxtaposing elegance and humor, we encounter "Spirit of Burlesque" (1868), an enchanting print capturing the essence of this unique form of entertainment. Its vibrant colors transport us to a world where laughter intertwines with graceful movements. Behind every flawless act lies countless hours of preparation. "A Dress Rehearsal" (1868), depicted through oil on panel, showcases performers perfecting their routines before dazzling audiences under the big top. Their dedication shines through as they strive for perfection. "The Derby Day" (1856), immortalized in oil on canvas during 1893-94, brings forth images of circus-goers eagerly awaiting thrilling equestrian displays amidst an atmosphere charged with anticipation. The vivid strokes convey both excitement and nostalgia for simpler times. Amongst all these wonders stands an enigmatic figure: "At the Circus: Horsewoman" (1888). Tambourine in hand, she captivates spectators with her skillful maneuvers atop majestic horses—a testament to human-animal harmony achieved through years of practice.