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France - Circus - Auguste and the White Clown
France - Circus - Interactions between Auguste (the happy clown) and the White Clown (the sad clown): " Session interrupted". Date: 1905
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Attire Auguste Chairs Circus Clown Comedy Entertainers Expressions Facial Guitar Interrupted Lute Make Up Pose Session Musical
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In this photograph from 1905, the interaction between the joyful Auguste and the melancholic White Clown takes center stage in a French circus setting. The session between the two comedians appears to be momentarily interrupted, as Auguste, with a cheerful expression and a colorful costume adorned with polka dots and stripes, reaches out to play a lute, while the White Clown, with his expressive, painted face and a simple white costume, sits dejectedly on a chair, holding a guitar. The contrasting facial expressions and body language of the two clowns create a humorous and intriguing scene, highlighting the unique style of comic entertainment that captivated audiences during this era. The stage, bathed in soft lighting, adds to the theatrical ambiance, making this photograph a timeless and humorous glimpse into the world of circus performers and their art. The photograph's composition, with its focus on the clowns' faces and the use of props, invites the viewer to ponder the complexities of the human emotion and the power of comedy to evoke laughter and empathy.
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