Street Performance Collection

Engraving depicting a marionette show in the street, 19th century (engraving)
3522118 Engraving depicting a marionette show in the street, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a marionette show in the street)

Forgotten Soldier
circa 1929: An unemployed former soldier with his one-man street performance trolley touts for money in Camden Town as the traffic rushes past. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Blum Blum Bros
circa 1930: Acrobats the Blum Blum Brothers juggling in the street, one balanced on the others head. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

With the Allies in China (litho)
1040378 With the Allies in China (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Allies in China)

A Street Performance in Morocco (engraving)
1591649 A Street Performance in Morocco (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Street Performance in Morocco)

Wolf with harmonica
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

France-Game-Hula Hoop
Photo taken in the 60s shows women playing with a Hula Hoop on the Champs Elyses avenue in Paris. (Photo by - / AFP)

Donkey Cart
circa 1909: A man driving a donkey cart which carries his gramophone. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Dancing Bear
A dancing bear in a London street. (Photo by Paul Martin/Getty Images)

Head of colourful papier-mache dragon, side view

The Waits - or Making the Most of it (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF143220 The Waits - or Making the Most of it (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hine, Henry George (1811-95); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Barrel Organ
circa 1905: A crowd of children gathers to listen to a barrel organ, with three monkeys sitting on it. (Photo by Paul Martin/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Grotesque Heads
Giant ugly head costumes with padlocks on the chin at the carnival at Mainz. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Tuning Piano Organ
1907: A man tuning a piano organ in the Italian colony in London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Organ Grinders
circa 1907: Italians turning barrel organs in the Italian colony in London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Street performance is a vibrant tapestry of artistic expressions that captivate audiences worldwide. From the forgotten soldier's poignant monologue to the mesmerizing acrobatics of the Blum Blum Bros, these performers transport us into their world. With litho in hand, "With the Allies in China" showcases a captivating tale through visual storytelling. Meanwhile, "A Street Performance in Morocco" engraving immerses us in the exotic rhythms and colors of North Africa. As we stroll further down this artistic avenue, we encounter unexpected delights like a wolf serenading with a harmonica and France-Game-Hula Hoop adding an element of playfulness to our day. The dancing bear waltzes gracefully amidst onlookers' awe-struck gazes while a head of colorful papier-mache dragon peeks from around the corner, inviting us into its mythical realm. "The Waits - or Making the Most of it" engraving transports us back in time as black-and-white photographs capture moments frozen forever. A barrel organ fills the air with nostalgic melodies while grotesque heads add an intriguing twist to this street symphony. Amidst all this commotion, someone tunes a piano organ meticulously; their dedication evident even amidst chaos. These performances are not just about entertainment but also serve as reminders that art can be found everywhere if we open our eyes and ears. In these streets filled with creativity and passion, every step reveals new wonders waiting to be discovered. So let's embrace this enchanting journey where imagination knows no bounds – for street performance is an ever-evolving masterpiece painted by talented souls who bring joy to our lives one act at a time.