Circus

Alfred Bendiner

Associated Names
Alfred Bendiner

Artist, American, 1899 - 1964

This is a painting of a performer balancing on an elephant. The image shows a blue elephant balancing on a ball, while an acrobat in a pink costume stands on the elephant holding batons. The painting uses bold colors and simplified forms to depict a circus act. The representation suggests movement and balance, with the elephant's dynamic pose on the ball and the performer's posture. The style is reminiscent of Erté, known for his Art Deco style and theatrical illustrations.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.5 x 21.8 cm (15 3/16 x 8 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1776

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Alfred Bendiner .25

Wikidata ID

Q64534258

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