Children's Carnival

1946

Paul Landacre

Associated Names
Paul Landacre

Artist, American, 1893 - 1963

Grant Dahlstrom

Printer, American, 1902 - 1980

Associated American Artists

Publisher

This is a drawing of a carnival scene. The artwork depicts a lively nighttime setting at a carnival or amusement park with vibrant contrasts. The central focus includes blimp-like rides, carousel horses, and bumper cars in the background. The scene is illuminated by artificial light, emphasizing the playful atmosphere. Additional elements include canopies, a Ferris wheel, balloons, and a tree trunk on the right.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1983

  • Lehman, Anthony L. Paul Landacre: A Life and a Legacy. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson's Book Shop, 1983, p. 167, no. 119.

2016

  • Windisch, Gail, and Sylvan Cole, Jr. Art for Every Home: An Illustrated Index of Associated American Artists Prints, Ceramics, and Textile Designs. Manhattan: Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, Kansas State University, 2016, p. 91, no. 797.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Children's Carnival; lower right in graphite: Paul Landacre

Markings

stamped lower right verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

Wikidata ID

Q77015279

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