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The Circus

c. 1950-1952

Paul A. Feldhaus

Associated Names

Paul A. Feldhaus

Artist, American, 1926 - 2005

The image shows a bustling carnival scene. There are tents with lights and flags, tall ferris wheels and rides in the background. The foreground has silhouettes of people, creating a sense of movement and excitement. The black and white contrast highlights the energetic atmosphere of the fairground.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

image: 246 x 337 mm
sheet: 304 x 374 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1722

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil, lower left, The Circus; lower center, 5/12; lower right, Paul A Feldhaus

Wikidata ID

Q76455235

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