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Wallscape VI ( Il Famoso ) - abstract capture of vintage Italian circus poster
Wallscape VI ( Il Famoso ) - abstract capture of vintage Italian circus poster

Wallscape VI ( Il Famoso ) - abstract capture of vintage Italian circus poster

By Frank Schott

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wallscape VI by Frank Schott from a series of photographic observances capturing urban textures and palimpsest color palettes 32 x 40 inches / 81cm x 102cm edition of 25 signed 48...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Wallscape VI (Il Famoso) - abstract capture of vintage Italian circus poster
Wallscape VI (Il Famoso) - abstract capture of vintage Italian circus poster

Wallscape VI (Il Famoso) - abstract capture of vintage Italian circus poster

By Frank Schott

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wallscape VI (Il Famoso) by Frank Schott from a series of photographic observances capturing urban textures and palimpsest color palettes in Italy 48 x 60 inches / 122cm x 152cm edi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment

Trapeze Artists, Ringling Brothers' Circus, New York, 1936 - Ilse Bing

Trapeze Artists, Ringling Brothers' Circus, New York, 1936 - Ilse Bing

By Isle Bing

Located in London, GB

The works on view - depicting dancers at the Moulin Rouge and circus performers - demonstrate her pursuit of clarity in motion.

Category

Early 20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Eyeball Freak, Circus Side Show Curiosity, Silver Gelatin Print, Framed, 1952
Eyeball Freak, Circus Side Show Curiosity, Silver Gelatin Print, Framed, 1952

Eyeball Freak, Circus Side Show Curiosity, Silver Gelatin Print, Framed, 1952

By Art Shay

Located in Chicago, IL

“Art Shay’s photography shakes you up, sets you down gently, pats you on the head and then kicks you in the ass.” Roger Ebert “[Shay’s work] ranks with some of the greats of the 20...

Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Circus
Circus

Circus

By Carla Sutera Sardo

Located in New York, NY

ABOUT THIS ARTIST: Carla Sutera Sardo was born in Agrigento in 1983. She studied law and graduated in 2011. During her university career, she became interested in photography, thus s...

Category

2010s Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Circus Procession

Circus Procession

By Ann George

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Handprinted Archival Pigment Ink, Oil-Glazed and Varnished Editions of 8

Category

2010s Contemporary Photography

Moscow Circus

Moscow Circus

By Harold Edgerton

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Multiflash exposure of Russian acrobats at the Boston Garden. A special shutter excluded much of the ambient light while the flash reflector was aimed at the moving acrobat. Edge...

Category

1960s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Dye Transfer

Bingo the Circus Elephant  circus series enchanting daguerreotype reproduction
Bingo the Circus Elephant  circus series enchanting daguerreotype reproduction

Bingo the Circus Elephant circus series enchanting daguerreotype reproduction

By FPA Francis Pavy Artist

Located in Lafayette, LA

Bingo the circus elephant This image reveals a majestic and mature circus elephant, named Bingo. The elephant is a living testament to the grandeur of the circus world. This magnif...

Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Untitled (Circus no. 3)

Untitled (Circus no. 3)

By Brian Finke

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Untitled (Circus no. 3), 2004 Signed, numbered, and dated, verso Digital Pigment Print 30 x 30 in, edition of 4 20 x 20 in, edition of 9 15 x 15 in, edition of 20 Please note that ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print, Digital Pigment

Circus (9 lives series)

Circus (9 lives series)

By Mel Bagshaw

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by a childhood memory of a photograph by Robert Wiles in an old Life magazine of suicide jumper Evelyn McHale, who plunged 86 floors to her death. The woman’s body dented th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Aluminum

Untitled (Circus no. 13), photograph

Untitled (Circus no. 13), photograph

By Brian Finke

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Untitled (Circus no. 13), 2004 Signed, numbered, and dated (archival label, verso) Digital Pigment Print 30 x 30 in, edition of 4 20 x 20 in, edition of 9 15 x 15 in, edition of 20...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print, Digital Pigment

Untitled (Circus no. 3), photograph

Untitled (Circus no. 3), photograph

By Brian Finke

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Untitled (Circus no. 3), 2004 Signed, numbered, and dated (archival label, verso) Digital Pigment Print 30 x 30 in, edition of 4 20 x 20 in, edition of 9 15 x 15 in, edition of 20 ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print, Digital Pigment

Untitled (Circus no. 16), photograph

Untitled (Circus no. 16), photograph

By Brian Finke

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Untitled (Circus no. 16), 2004 Signed, numbered, and dated (archival label, verso) Digital Pigment Print 30 x 30 in, edition of 4 20 x 20 in, edition of 9 15 x 15 in, edition of 20...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print, Digital Pigment

Untitled (Circus no. 6), photograph

Untitled (Circus no. 6), photograph

By Brian Finke

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Untitled (Circus no. 6), 2004 Signed, numbered, and dated (archival label, verso) Digital Pigment Print 30 x 30 in, edition of 4 20 x 20 in, edition of 9 15 x 15 in, edition of 20 ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print, Digital Pigment

Untitled (Circus no. 7), photograph

Untitled (Circus no. 7), photograph

By Brian Finke

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Untitled (Circus no. 7), 2004 Signed, numbered, and dated (archival label, verso) Digital Pigment Print 30 x 30 in, edition of 4 20 x 20 in, edition of 9 15 x 15 in, edition of 20 ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print, Digital Pigment

Untitled (Circus no. 2), photograph

Untitled (Circus no. 2), photograph

By Brian Finke

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Untitled (Circus no. 2), 2004 Signed, numbered, and dated (archival label, verso) Digital Pigment Print 30 x 30 in, edition of 4 20 x 20 in, edition of 9 15 x 15 in, edition of 20 ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print, Digital Pigment

Untitled (Circus no. 1), photograph

Untitled (Circus no. 1), photograph

By Brian Finke

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Untitled (Circus no. 1), 2004 Signed, numbered, and dated (archival label, verso) Digital Pigment Print 30 x 30 in, edition of 4 20 x 20 in, edition of 9 15 x 15 in, edition of 20 ...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print, Digital Pigment

Circus of Romulus, Via Appia, Rome
Circus of Romulus, Via Appia, Rome

Circus of Romulus, Via Appia, Rome

By Fratelli Alinari

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Keywords: Italy view, documentary photography, travel photography, Mediterranean, Via Appia, ruins, circus, Romulus, 19th century, Historicism, Architecture, Italy, Rome (Latium),

Category

19th Century Landscape Photography

Circus Fatman -exotic daguerreotype reproduction Framed
Circus Fatman -exotic daguerreotype reproduction Framed

Circus Fatman -exotic daguerreotype reproduction Framed

By FPA Francis Pavy Artist

Located in Lafayette, LA

This is an AI generated daguerreotype reproduction Framed ChatGPT In the extravagant and captivating world of the 1890s circus sideshows, amidst the array of curious and extraordi...

Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Inkjet

3 Circus Vistors ---exotic daguerreotype reproduction Framed
3 Circus Vistors ---exotic daguerreotype reproduction Framed

3 Circus Vistors ---exotic daguerreotype reproduction Framed

By FPA Francis Pavy Artist

Located in Lafayette, LA

Towards the evening, as twilight descended, they made a stop at a photography booth to capture the magic of the day. They posed for a photograph, a tangible memento of the enchanting...

Category

2010s 85 New Wave Figurative Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Three Circus Elephants - exotic daguerreotype reproduction Framed
Three Circus Elephants - exotic daguerreotype reproduction Framed

Three Circus Elephants - exotic daguerreotype reproduction Framed

By FPA Francis Pavy Artist

Located in Lafayette, LA

this is an AI generated daguerreotype reproduction Framed. In the dazzling world of the 1890s circus, amidst the vibrant tents and the melodious tunes that echoed through the air, ...

Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Game of Chance - Circus Series,  daguerreotype reproduction
Game of Chance - Circus Series,  daguerreotype reproduction

Game of Chance - Circus Series, daguerreotype reproduction

By FPA Francis Pavy Artist

Located in Lafayette, LA

Game of Chance In this image, a captivating scene from a bygone era unfolds before your eyes. The photograph captures the essence of a game of chance at a circus, where a disarming...

Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Film

Untitled (Circus Tent)

Untitled (Circus Tent)

By Robert Stivers

Located in Santa Fe, NM

ROBERT STIVERS. Untitled, 2019 (Circus Tent), gelatin silver print, unique variant, edition 1 of 1.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

quartet of circus images  -exotic daguerreotype reproductions Framed
quartet of circus images  -exotic daguerreotype reproductions Framed

quartet of circus images -exotic daguerreotype reproductions Framed

By FPA Francis Pavy Artist

Located in Lafayette, LA

Here are 4 small framed images of daguerreotype reproductions featuring the Circus. The images are of a circus announcer, bingo, the Circus Elephant , a gypsy fortune teller , and ...

Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Inkjet

MASTER OF CEREMONIES   circus series    exotic daguerreotype reproduction
MASTER OF CEREMONIES   circus series    exotic daguerreotype reproduction

MASTER OF CEREMONIES circus series exotic daguerreotype reproduction

By FPA Francis Pavy Artist

Located in Lafayette, LA

MASTER OF CEREMONIES In this image, the sepia tones lend an air of nostalgia to the captivating scene it captures. At the center of the frame, a circus master of ceremonies stands t...

Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Film

HEAD CLOWN -- circus series  enchanting exotic daguerreotype reproduction
HEAD CLOWN -- circus series  enchanting exotic daguerreotype reproduction

HEAD CLOWN -- circus series enchanting exotic daguerreotype reproduction

By FPA Francis Pavy Artist

Located in Lafayette, LA

Head clown In this image the head circus clown emerges as a whimsical and colorful character against the backdrop of a bustling circus scene. His appearance is a riot of playful e...

Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Three Circus Pugs - enchanting exotic daguerreotype reproduction Framed
Three Circus Pugs - enchanting exotic daguerreotype reproduction Framed

Three Circus Pugs - enchanting exotic daguerreotype reproduction Framed

By FPA Francis Pavy Artist

Located in Lafayette, LA

n the circus, laughter and delight were paramount. At the heart of this spectacle was the head clown, a jolly and charismatic figure who brought joy to audiences with every mischievo...

Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Bed of nails  circus series exotic daguerreotype reproduction
Bed of nails  circus series exotic daguerreotype reproduction

Bed of nails circus series exotic daguerreotype reproduction

By FPA Francis Pavy Artist

Located in Lafayette, LA

Bed of Nails In the dimly lit tent of the circus sideshow, amidst a hushed anticipation, there lies a remarkable sight that defies all logic and leaves the audience in disbelief. O...

Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

The Trapeze Sisters circus series enchanting exotic daguerreotype reproduction
The Trapeze Sisters circus series enchanting exotic daguerreotype reproduction

The Trapeze Sisters circus series enchanting exotic daguerreotype reproduction

By FPA Francis Pavy Artist

Located in Lafayette, LA

Trapeze Sisters Under the expansive canvas of the big top tent, where the air crackles with excitement and the smell of popcorn wafts through the crowd, there are two trapeze artis...

Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet

Woman under a circus tent holding  an illuminated orb aloft

Woman under a circus tent holding an illuminated orb aloft

By FPA Francis Pavy Artist

Located in Lafayette, LA

This Ai generated Image is a "Film Noir" type that depicts a Woman in an exquisite circus outfit resting for a moment before she goes on stage. An illuminated orb above her head, lig...

Category

2010s Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Inkjet

The Mills Brother Circus

The Mills Brother Circus

By David McCabe

Located in Aiken, SC

Female high flyer. Silver gelatin print, signed, stamped, editions of 25.

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Mills Brother Circus

The Mills Brother Circus

By David McCabe

Located in Aiken, SC

Three acrobats preparing for performance. Signed, stamped, editions of 25.

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Mills Brothers Circus

The Mills Brothers Circus

By David McCabe

Located in Aiken, SC

Four girls dressed for performance, Martha's Vineyard, 1963. Signed, stamped, edition of 25.

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Vintage Circus Fine Art Print
Vintage Circus Fine Art Print

Vintage Circus Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This stunning black and white abstract capture features a vintage circus, with acrobats riding on horses in the center ring. This image was captured by photographer Ben McCall and i...

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

12"x12" photograph of three circus pugs - enchanting exotic daguerreotype repro
12"x12" photograph of three circus pugs - enchanting exotic daguerreotype repro

12"x12" photograph of three circus pugs - enchanting exotic daguerreotype repro

By FPA Francis Pavy Artist

Located in Lafayette, LA

this is a unframed 12" by 12" photograph. In the circus, laughter and delight were paramount. At the heart of this spectacle was the head clown, a jolly and charismatic figure who...

Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Photography

Materials

Inkjet

LONDON RAIN AT OXFORD CIRCUS - CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPH BY PHILIP SHALAM

LONDON RAIN AT OXFORD CIRCUS - CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPH BY PHILIP SHALAM

By Philip Shalam

Located in Brussels, BE

Philip Shalam is a Brussels based English photographer. Laureate of a number of prizes his works have been sold in prestigious galleries and auction houses. Philip's work attracts th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

By David McCabe

Located in Aiken, SC

Keeper of the circus birds, Martha's Vineyard, 1963. Signed, stamped, editions of 25.

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

By David McCabe

Located in Aiken, SC

Young girl selling circus souvenirs, Martha's Vineyard, 1963. Signed, stamped, editions of 25.

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

By David McCabe

Located in Aiken, SC

Two boys playing with toy gun, Martha's Vineyard, 1963, Signed, stamped, editions of 25.

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

By David McCabe

Located in Aiken, SC

Acrobat out of costume, Martha's Vineyard, 1963, Signed, stamped, editions of 25.

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

By David McCabe

Located in Aiken, SC

Horseback rider with daughter inside cape, Martha's Vineyard, 1963. Signed, stamped, editions of 25.

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

By David McCabe

Located in Aiken, SC

Trapeze artist, Martha's Vineyard, 1963. Signed, stamped, editions of 25.

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

By David McCabe

Located in Aiken, SC

Camel caretaker with two camels, Martha's Vineyard, 1963. Signed, stamped, editions of 25.

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

By David McCabe

Located in Aiken, SC

Clown applying white face for performance, Martha's Vineyard, 1963. Signed, stamped, editions of 25.

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

By David McCabe

Located in Aiken, SC

The ring master, Martha's Vineyard, 1963. Signed, stamped, edition of 25.

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

By David McCabe

Located in Aiken, SC

Roust about stacking glass bottles, Martha's Vineyard, 1963. Signed, stamped, editions of 25.

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

By David McCabe

Located in Aiken, SC

Profile of clown playing saxophone, Martha's Vineyard, 1963. Signed, stamped, editions of 25.

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

The Mills Brother Circus, Martha's Vineyard

By David McCabe

Located in Aiken, SC

Clown musician holding saxophone, Martha's Vineyard, 1963. Signed, stamped, editions of 25.

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Bird Master  circus series exotic daguerreotype reproduction
Bird Master  circus series exotic daguerreotype reproduction

Bird Master circus series exotic daguerreotype reproduction

By FPA Francis Pavy Artist

Located in Lafayette, LA

exotic daguerreotype reproduction In the bustling world of 1890s circus sideshows, there was a reserved and stoic figure who commanded the attention of audiences with his awe-inspir...

Category

2010s Surrealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Magda, Brisbane - Would have run away with the circus if she could have

Magda, Brisbane - Would have run away with the circus if she could have

By Juli Balla

Located in Potts Point, NSW

From the collection Persona non grata Edition of 3 (Print only) About the collection: The adage “don’t judge a book by its cover” would not be appropriate in the context of thi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Pigment, Rag Paper

Circus Artistes, after Bauhaus Era Photo by August Sandler, Art Deco Style
Circus Artistes, after Bauhaus Era Photo by August Sandler, Art Deco Style

Circus Artistes, after Bauhaus Era Photo by August Sandler, Art Deco Style

By August Sander 1

Located in Fairhope, AL

"The World's Finest Classical Photography" Not to mention, Original Oil Paintings, Classical Reproductions, and Modern Classics, Digitally Rendered.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Photography

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