At the Circus

1930–1932

Margaret Bourke-White

Associated Names
Margaret Bourke-White

Artist, American, 1904 - 1971

This is a black and white photograph of a group of people sitting and looking upwards. The individuals are dressed in warm clothing and some wear hats. The lighting highlights their faces. The setting appears to be a structured environment with railings and Cyrillic signage in the background. The composition and expressions of the individuals suggest engagement with something beyond the frame.
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This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover includes the title "MARGARET BOURKE-WHITE" in large red letters at the top and bottom, with a map outline of the U.S.S.R. in the center. "U.S.S.R PHOTOGRAPHS" is inscribed over the map. The cover has a two-tone color scheme with a brownish background on the right and a darker red strip to the left. Red ribbons are bound to the right edge of the book. The design features simple typography and map imagery, suggesting that the contents are related to photographic work from the U.S.S.R. by Margaret Bourke-White.

Photographs of USSR

Margaret Bourke-White

1934

The image displays a close-up view of a person's upper body with a focus on their face and shoulders. The individual is facing forward, revealing facial features including round spectacles and a somber expression. They have a round face with smooth skin and their eyes stand out behind the frames of the glasses. Their dark hair is partially covered, and they wear a dark head covering secured under the chin with a tie. The head covering features lace trim along the edge. The background is plain and blurred, possibly showing natural elements like foliage.

Ekaterina Dzhugashvili: Mother of Joseph Stalin

Margaret Bourke-White

1932

The image shows the upper body of a young woman. She is wearing a hat with a short brim and a uniform jacket with shoulder epaulets. She has short dark hair and is looking to the left with wide eyes, smiling broadly. The background is blurry with some writing on a wall.

Street Car Conductor: Moscow

Margaret Bourke-White

1934

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Serendipity Books, Berkeley, CA; The Rubin Family Collection, Gainesville, FL, 1995. (Michael Shapiro, Westport, CT); NGA purchase, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

typed in black ink, on paper below image: AT THE CIRCUS

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