Garish Collection

I have always found clowns both bizarre and scary. This kitsch example in Abingdon's annual street Michaelmas Fair rather proves the point

A Toby jug

A kitsch, colourful china piggy bank This image is exclusive to Alamy and their appointed agents

Bourgeois and a dandy in festival costume, 1788 (coloured engraving)
977736 Bourgeois and a dandy in festival costume, 1788 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bourgeois and a dandy in festival costume, 1788)

Abstract designs, from Decorations and Colours, published 1930 (colour litho)
STC404325 Abstract designs, from Decorations and Colours, published 1930 (colour litho) by Valmier, Georges (1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Abstract designs, from Decorations and Colours, published 1930 (colour litho)
STC404326 Abstract designs, from Decorations and Colours, published 1930 (colour litho) by Valmier, Georges (1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lampas, from Woven and Brocaded Upholstery Fabrics by Leon Moussinac
STC404318 Lampas, from Woven and Brocaded Upholstery Fabrics by Leon Moussinac, published 1925 (colour litho) by Ruhlmann

Abstract designs, from Decorations and Colours, published 1930 (colour litho)
STC404324 Abstract designs, from Decorations and Colours, published 1930 (colour litho) by Valmier, Georges (1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Uncle Sam on the Fourth of July, 1907 (chromolithograph)
3035766 Uncle Sam on the Fourth of July, 1907 (chromolithograph) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Uncle Sam witnessing fireworks on the Fourth of July;)

Garish subway at Elephant and Castle, London
No need for graffiti here, to introduce a splash of colour to an urban subway. This one, seen at Elephant and Castle in SE London, has its own, in-your-face bright colour scheme already included

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Colourful Hindu Pantheon of Sri Mariamman Temple in Singapore

Mount Fuji, Japan - hand-painted wooden postcard Date: circa 1910s

Cartoon, The great couturier, WW1
French satire on Austrian fashions show ghoulish staring eyed women with heavy make-up, outlandish hairstyles & bizarre & eccentric clothes in garish colours & patterns. Date: 1917

Spectacular Kitch Italian Easter Postcard of Woman and Dove Date: circa 1920s

The Westerner, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vintage postcard showing the garish neon lights of the entrance to the Westerner, saloon, gambling house and restaurant. Glass windows allow a view of the interior of the establishment

Carnival Scene in Havana, Cuba Date: circa 1910s

GUY FAWKES
A man puts the finishing touches to a rather garish Guy, for a London hospital

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Step into a world of vibrant extravagance and flamboyant opulence with these garish hints from various eras. In 1788, witness the juxtaposition of bourgeois elegance and dandyism as they don festival costumes, creating a visual spectacle that is both captivating and audacious. Fast forward to 1930, where abstract designs burst forth in an explosion of colors, showcased in lithographs that push the boundaries of conventional aesthetics. Leon Moussinac's Woven and Brocaded Upholstery Fabrics introduce us to lampas, a fabric adorned with intricate patterns that exude grandeur and sophistication. Continuing our journey through time, we encounter Uncle Sam on the Fourth of July in 1907 - a chromolithograph capturing the patriotic spirit with its bold hues and lively depiction. Traveling overseas to Japan, Mount Fuji beckons us through a hand-painted wooden postcard; its vivid portrayal transports us to a land where nature meets artistry in harmonious splendor. Meanwhile, The Great Couturier cartoon during World War I satirizes fashion trends with exaggerated flair. APEX02822WT139 takes us underground to London's Elephant and Castle subway station - an unexpected burst of color amidst urban monotony. As we delve further into kitsch territory, an Italian Easter postcard featuring a woman accompanied by a dove dazzles our senses with its over-the-top charm. Finally, The Westerner hotel in Las Vegas epitomizes garishness at its finest; neon lights illuminate the night sky while extravagant architecture commands attention from every angle. These glimpses into garishness remind us that sometimes it is precisely this audacity that captivates our imagination and leaves an indelible mark on our memories.