the forgotten sideshow

Two girls observing a group of puppet-like figures in vintage attire.

TAKING TERNS

42" x 42", oil on canvas by Shirley Manfredi, showcases her unique approach to sideshow paintings.

People queue at the circus entrance in vintage attire.

146 YEARS AGO... This stunning piece, an oil on canvas measuring 48" x 48", features the captivating style of Shirley Manfredi, known for her remarkable sideshow paintings.

A painting of four performers in colorful costumes and stilts on a street corner.

SIDESHOW ALLURE by Shirley Manfredi, 48" x 48", oil on canvas, showcases the captivating world of sideshow paintings.

Elephants wearing blue bandanas walk down a street with a yellow building in the background.

TRUNK TO TAIL PARADE, a stunning piece by Shirley Manfredi, measures 48" x 48" and is created using oil on canvas, showcasing her unique style in sideshow paintings.

A woman in western attire rides a horse, waving her hat at a wild west show.

BUFFALO GAL, a captivating piece by Shirley Manfredi, measures 48" x 48" and is created using oil on canvas, showcasing her unique style in sideshow paintings.

A vintage train conductor offers cards beside a red train with passengers inside.

BOHEMIAN CROSSING, a captivating piece by Shirley Manfredi, measures 60" x 48" and is crafted in oil on canvas, showcasing her unique style in sideshow paintings.

Vintage-style painting of people at a Frontier Days event with historical costumes and a ticket booth.

MISS CHEYENNE

48" x 48", oil on canvas by Shirley Manfredi, featuring captivating sideshow paintings.

Circus scene with performers and spectators outside a tent labeled Miriam al Musriyya Circus.

1887 EGYPTIAN CIRCUS, a striking piece by Shirley Manfredi, measures 48" x 48" and is created using oil on canvas, capturing the essence of classic sideshow paintings.

Man in red cap reading a book in a colorful room with a candy shop window.

THE FORGOTTEN SIDESHOW

24" x 24", oil on canvas, by Shirley Manfredi, features captivating sideshow paintings.

View from a room overlooking a circus tent with a table holding a gun and books.

WILD WEST SHARPSHOOTERS, a stunning 24" x 24" oil on canvas by Shirley Manfredi, showcases the captivating theme of sideshow paintings.

LAND OF THE FREE AND BRAVE

24" x 24", oil on canvas by Shirley Manfredi, showcasing her unique style in sideshow paintings.

FLEA CIRCUS

24" x 24", oil on canvas by Shirley Manfredi, featuring vibrant scenes typical of her sideshow paintings.

A woman lounges beside a greyhound dog in a colorful, circus-themed room.

ADA AND LOTUS - Commission

24" x 24", oil on canvas by Shirley Manfredi, featuring themes reminiscent of sideshow paintings.

Crowd admiring vintage circus posters of Frank Lentini and Ada Briggs.

SIDESHOW DRAW

14" x 11", oil on birch panel, by Shirley Manfredi, features captivating sideshow paintings.

Vintage carnival scene with a man and a dancing woman in front of a patriotic backdrop.

QUEENS OF THE AIR

12" x 12", oil on birch panel, inspired by the vibrant style of Shirley Manfredi, known for her captivating sideshow paintings.

Vintage-style painting of a crowd at a circus entrance with a ticket seller.

WILD WEST SHOW

12" x 12", oil on birch panel by Shirley Manfredi, featuring elements reminiscent of sideshow paintings.

Three girls in floral dresses standing near a ventriloquist show ticket booth at a fair.

DIME SHOW

12" x 12", oil on birch panel, inspired by the captivating style of Shirley Manfredi and her renowned sideshow paintings.

Colorful folk art painting of a woman and a puppet with birds in the background.

MANIQUI

8" x 10", oil on birch panel, inspired by the unique style of Shirley Manfredi, known for her captivating sideshow paintings.

People watch a theatrical reenactment of King Hatshepsut's opulent extravaganza.

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN SPECTACLE

12" x 18", oil on birch panel, inspired by the vibrant themes found in sideshow paintings, captures the essence of Shirley Manfredi's artistic vision.

A mime juggler performs with clubs while a crowd watches.

ENCHANTER

12" x 12", oil on birch panel, by Shirley Manfredi, features captivating sideshow paintings.

Painting of a bullfighter with a red cape facing a bull in an arena.

MATADORA

10" x 8", oil on birch panel by Shirley Manfredi, known for her captivating sideshow paintings.

Colorful carousel art featuring swans and jester faces.

WINGED CAROUSEL

18" x 18", oil on birch panel, inspired by the whimsical styles of Shirley Manfredi and reminiscent of classic sideshow paintings.

Shirley Manfredi

the forgotten sideshow

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