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Tri-County Fair

1934

William Phelps Cunningham

Associated Names

William Phelps Cunningham

Artist, American, 1903 - 1980

This is a drawing of an acrobatic performance at a fair. The image depicts a crowded outdoor scene where The Five Compton's acrobatic act is taking place. The performers are on a temporary structure, with one doing a handstand on top of a ladder while others are balanced at different heights. The audience is gathered around, many wearing hats. Buildings and stalls with signage, such as 'ICE CRE', can be seen in the background.

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Artwork overview

Medium

linocut
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

block: 171 x 200 mm
sheet: 338 x 246 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1360

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: "Tri-County Fair" in pencil, lower left; signed: "W. Phelps Cunningham" in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76441527

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