Signed Snap Wyatt Sideshow Banner
By Snap Wyatt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic "Plenty For Two" sideshow banner painted by Snap Wyatt. Great manageable size.
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Antique Circus Banner by Snap Wyatt, Early 20th Century Armless Wonder
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Located in Queens, NY
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Vintage Sideshow Banner "Hippolyta" by Snap Wyatt
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Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage hand painted sideshow banner "Hippolyta" by Snap Wyatt. It is signed.
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Mankillers Circus Banner
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Located in Toronto, ON
Vibrantly colored circus promotional banner featuring python and jungle maidens.
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Materials
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Snap Wyatt Attributed Sideshow Banner
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Located in Santa Monica, CA
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Electra Circus Sideshow Banner by Snap Wyatt
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In the world of circus art, the names Snap Wyatt and Fred Johnson are held in high regard and reverence.
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
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Finding the Right Carnival-art for You
The collection of original antique and vintage carnival art on 1stDibs includes paintings and posters that promoted traveling carnivals and circuses of years past as well as masks, sculptures and other works of folk art associated with widespread public celebrations that mark the start of harvest season or are rooted in religion.
The concept of “Carnival” is linked to an event that precedes Lent, the season of preparation before Easter for Christians (it may also have roots in Ancient Rome’s pagan Saturnalian festival), while the modern traveling carnival that we know — i.e., amusement fairs — existed during the 19th century in North America. The Chicago World’s Fair in 1893 was pivotal to these traveling amusement fairs.
Some of the most famous celebrations of Carnival around the world include Karneval in Germany, Carnival in Brazil and Mardi Gras in the United States. Carnival in Barbados is a traditional harvest festival. The bright colors, the caricatured masks and floats and the over-the-top nature of Carnival continue to enthrall millions across the globe.
Carnivals have always given way to impressive displays of creativity and folk art. Folk art is art created by people who are not classically trained for either utilitarian or decorative purposes. With respect to visual art in folk art, it refers to work that is reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition.
Carnival art reflects the way different cultures celebrate or mark an important community event. Some examples of Carnival art include fabric dolls and marionettes that are used to tell stories and capture your imagination. Antique dolls make for striking collectibles positioned for display on any shelf in your home, while carnival masks make a bold statement as wall art. A collection of masks could create an elevated accent wall in a living room or dining room.
Browse 1stDibs to find unique antique and vintage carnival art for your space today.
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