Circus Graphics, Backgrounds, Photos & Posters

CIRCUS GRAPHICS The circus, a place of wonder and excitement, gets its name from the circular ring where clowns, animals, and performers create their magic. I have put together a fun board from the rich heritage of poster art, photography and clip art to choose from! I’ve included interesting facts about clowns, sideshows and performers. Enjoy the magic of these circus graphics! To put them to good use, look for my companion board, CIRCUS CRAFTS.

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Vintage circus black and white photo of dogs with their female trainer, Miss Jenny

This vintage black and white photo of a clown is probably a studio portrait cabinet card rather than a circus photo. “Cabinet cards” were a popular format for photographic portraiture from 1870 through the 1920's. Initially used for landscape views, they were later used for family portraits. Large enough to be easily viewed from across the room, they were typically displayed on a cabinet, hence the name "cabinet cards".

This vintage black and white photo of a clown is a studio cabinet card rather than a circus photo. “Cabinet cards” were a popular format for photographic portraiture from 1870 through the 1920's. Initially used for landscape views, they were later used for family portraits. Large enough to be easily viewed from across the room, they were typically displayed on a cabinet, hence the name "cabinet cards".

Circus Photos

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Vintage clip art circus sign says Welcome to the Funhouse

Circus Tickets, Pennants, Signs

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These fellows have many aspects of the Auguste clown. The word Auguste is believed to come from a German slang word for idiot or buffoon. The Auguste face makeup color is a variation of pink, red, or tan. Features are exaggerated in size and are typically red and black in color. The mouth (the muzzle) and eyes are thickly outlined with white. Bold colors, large prints or patterns, and suspenders often characterize Auguste costumes.

This guy is the epitome of the Auguste clown! The word Auguste is believed to come from a German slang word for idiot or buffoon. The Auguste face makeup color is a variation of pink, red, or tan. Features are exaggerated in size and are typically red and black in color. The mouth (the muzzle) and eyes are thickly outlined with white. Bold colors, large prints or patterns, and suspenders often characterize Auguste costumes.

Wonderful vintage-look circus graphic of a clown standing on his head.

Circus clip art, graphics, scraps

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This background or frame element for circus crafts features an elephant.

Vintage look tassels for circus theater curtains

Vintage look circus theater curtain for crafting

Circus Backgrounds & Curtains

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