Elephants with Trainer, Circus, New York

1936

Ilse Bing

Associated Names
Ilse Bing

Artist, American, born Germany, 1899 - 1998

This is a photograph of elephants in a circus setting. It shows a group of elephants standing in a circular formation in an arena or performance space. The elephants are facing away from the camera, revealing their textured skin. The ground is covered in sawdust or dirt. There is a decorative barrier with a triangular pattern visible. Overhead, ropes and equipment hang down. The black-and-white tones give the image a vintage feel. In the foreground, there is a blur of motion with a figure in a dark suit and top hat walking across the frame.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ilse Bing Wolff

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.1 x 28.2 cm (8 5/16 x 11 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.147.54


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Estate of Ilse Bing Wolff, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: ILSE BING / 1936

Wikidata ID

Q64155230

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