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Untitled (Circus)

1930-1940

John Carroll

Associated Names

John Carroll

Artist, American, 1892 - 1959

This is a drawing of a surreal circus scene with various performers and animals. In the foreground, there is a figure playing an accordion. Above, aerial performers are depicted in dynamic poses. Clowns making exaggerated expressions and a small dog prancing nearby. A horse with an elongated body is also present. The drawing uses shading to enhance depth and motion, bringing the circus scenario to life.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph in black on wove paper
Credit Line

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

Image: 390 x 295 mm
Sheet: 514 x 359 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1166

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 33-6; lower right: John Carroll; lower left in the print: John Carroll

Wikidata ID

Q76454707

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