Trapeze Collection

TRAPEZE ARTISTS, 1890. American lithograph poster, 1890

The Promenade Percies
A motorcycle acrobat troupe called The Promenade Percies practise their act involving balance on a trapeze attached to the bike

Resting Acrobats (oil on canvas)
LMG123033 Resting Acrobats (oil on canvas) by Philpot, Glyn Warren (1884-1937); 86.3x83.8 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English

Two Trapeze Artists
Sarasota, Florida: March 13, 1941 Two aerial artists for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus start limbering up for the summer circuit

Trapeze / Upside Down
From the trapeze; how the acrobat sees his audience - upside down!

Acrobates - acrobats
A delightful illustration from Larousse Encyclopedia detailing a variety of acrobatic entertainers performing impressive physical feats. Date: 1930

Iron jaw act
Unidentified iron jaw act. The performer held one end of a leather strap with their teeth while the other end of the strap had a hook which was attached to a trapeze or, in this case

The ballerina Gaby Marcs of the Paris Casin, photographed bare chested during a show. The photo is inscribed to a certain Docteur Pierre France Paris. Date of Photograph:1935-1945

vintage circus poster art

Billy Smarts Circus Trapeze artists swinging through the air December 1957

Billy Smarts Circus Trapeze artists flying through the air December 1957

Shirley Tate, member of Stanley Rayners Circus at Sheerness. December 1953 D7470-001

Anton and Manet on the low trapeze

The original 3 Nock Sisters, Berlin, 1920s
The original 3 Nock Sisters, from the Scala and Wintergarten, Berlin, 1920s Date: 1920s

Souvenir from the Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth (colour litho)
731783 Souvenir from the Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

United States Air Force - Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak 49-2430 FICON parasite, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, seen with the retractable nose hook extended

United States Air Force North American T-6G Texan 50-1279, buzz-number TA-279, (msn 168-443), at the USAF Museum storage compound at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Music Hall Performers (engraving)
1616058 Music Hall Performers (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Music Hall Performers)

Marylin, the Trapeze Artist, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Frank Gray
Marylin, the Trapeze Artist, 1935/1942

We are All Hanging On III, (bronze with brown patina)
988179 We are All Hanging On III, (bronze with brown patina) by Varela, Abigail (b.1948); 146.1x58.4x29.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: We are All Hanging On III; Todos Estamos Colgados III)

Trapeze Artists, (oil on canvas)
823257 Trapeze Artists, (oil on canvas) by Mora, Francis Luis (1874-1940); 120x89.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Trapeze Artists. Francis Luis Mora (1874-1940). Oil on canvas

Music cover, The Man on the Flying Trapeze, song waltz, words by George Leybourne, music by Alfred Lee, performed by Shaw and Weston. 1934

To tame a violent fire in a Vienna circus, the firemen had to enter the... (colour litho)
2777968 To tame a violent fire in a Vienna circus, the firemen had to enter the... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Picturesque Customs (Colour Litho)
2777614 The Picturesque Customs (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The picturesque customs)

Matthew Arnold, Sweetness and Light (engraving)
3099810 Matthew Arnold, Sweetness and Light (engraving) by Waddy, Frederick (1848-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Arnold, Sweetness and Light)

The New Zazel Valse by Charles Dubois
Promotional music sheet for The New Zazel Valse by Charles Dubois, circa 1877. Zazel was the first artiste to be shot from a cannon, and was also a trapeze artist and tight rope walker

Romah Waltz, by James Coward
Promotional music sheet for the Romah Waltz of 1874 by James Coward. We can only assume that Romah was the stage name of an acrobat as he is seen here flying over the Crystal Palace where he

The Farini Waltzes, by R Coote
Promotional music sheet for The Farini Waltzes of circa 1860s by R. Coote. The Great Farini (real name William Leonard Hunt) was famous as a trapeze artist

Military Athletics at Sandhurst College (engraving)
1054784 Military Athletics at Sandhurst College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military Athletics at Sandhurst College)

Foreign circus in Yokohama, pub. (1864 (hand coloured woodcut)
2836275 Foreign circus in Yokohama, pub. (1864 (hand coloured woodcut) by Utagawa Yoshikazu (fl.1850-70); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

The Circus, 1912 (oil on canvas)
3949672 The Circus, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 86x111.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Leona Dare, 1869-74 (albumen print)
3554907 Leona Dare, 1869-74 (albumen print) by Gurney, Jeremiah (1812-95); each 8.3x6.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus, with world famous acrobats (colour litho)
3656547 Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus, with world famous acrobats (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover illustration of Les Freres Zemganno by Edmond Huot de Goncourt (1822-96)
CHT224198 Cover illustration of Les Freres Zemganno by Edmond Huot de Goncourt (1822-96), published by Editions Pierre Laffitte, Paris, 1909 (colour litho) by Wely

Indoor Exercises (engraving)
6027023 Indoor Exercises (engraving) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indoor Exercises)

Man Putting into Motion a Wheel-Driven Well, illustration from De Machinis
XIR155553 Man Putting into Motion a Wheel-Driven Well, illustration from De Machinis (pen and ink and w/c on paper) by Mariano di Jacopo (detto il Taccola) (1382-c.1453) (after)

Stronger and stronger (chromolitho)
1093735 Stronger and stronger (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stronger and stronger)

The Man-Bombshell (engraving)
3627797 The Man-Bombshell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Man-Bombshell. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

Zaeo, the trapeze artist (photo)
559908 Zaeo, the trapeze artist (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zaeo, the trapeze artist.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Publicity leaflet for the Scottish Zoo and Variety Circus, c
GUL232033 Publicity leaflet for the Scottish Zoo and Variety Circus, c.1890 (colour litho) by Scottish School, (19th century); Glasgow University Library

Caricature of Paul Broca (1824-80) illustration from Le Triboulet
CHT224680 Caricature of Paul Broca (1824-80) illustration from Le Triboulet, 1880 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Blass, J. (Douat)

Advertisement for The Greatest Wire Artists The World Has Ever Known, M. L
SNG127015 Advertisement for The Greatest Wire Artists The World Has Ever Known, M.L. Clark & Sons Combined Shows (colour litho) by American School

Page from article on Famous Illusions Exposed, 1903 (b / w photo)
5986709 Page from article on Famous Illusions Exposed, 1903 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from article on Famous Illusions Exposed, 1903)

What Happened to the Trapeze Girl
Edited with Lightroom 6 and Nik Software. Richard Bland

Trapeze Artists
Franz Baumann

Advertising rep from the Evening Gazette newspaper, Andrea Anderson, with professional aerialist Louise Gordon at Zippos Family Circus Big Top, Middlesbrough. 8th August 1990

Carole Lesley, Christmas glamour. December 1960

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"Capturing the Grace and Thrill of Trapeze: A Journey through Art and Entertainment" Immerse yourself in the world with these captivating artworks. "Resting Acrobats (oil on canvas)" depicts a serene moment behind the scenes, as performers gather their strength for breathtaking feats. In "TRAPEZE ARTISTS, 1890, " an American lithograph poster transports us to a bygone era filled with excitement and wonder. Join "The Promenade Percies" as they defy gravity, suspended high above the crowd. "Two Trapeze Artists" showcase their incredible skill and trust in each other's hands. Experience the exhilaration of being upside down with "Trapeze / Upside Down, " where artists push boundaries and challenge conventions. Travel back to Berlin in the 1920s with "The original 3 Nock Sisters, " who dazzled audiences with their daring acts. Cherish a colorful memory from Barnum & Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth with a vibrant souvenir litho. Witness the artistry of acrobats in Toulouse-Lautrec's masterpiece, capturing every twist and turn. Discover London's Collins Music Hall through an enchanting poster that promises unforgettable performances. Hold your breath as you witness an iron jaw act that defies all logic and gravity itself. And finally, swing through time to December at Billy Smarts Circus, where trapeze artists soar through the air, leaving spectators awestruck. From oil paintings to lithographs, these artworks celebrate trapeze as both an art form and entertainment spectacle—a testament to human strength, agility, trust, and sheer determination. Step into this mesmerizing world where ordinary individuals become extraordinary aerialists—where dreams take flight amidst gasps of admiration.