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Three Clowns

1938

Georges Rouault

Associated Names

Georges Rouault

Artist, French, 1871 - 1958

The image shows angular and curved lines forming three elongated human-like figures beneath a crescent shape. These figures wear pointed hats and layered clothing, reminiscent of jesters or medieval performers. The stylized lines and dark shading enhance the abstract nature of the composition, creating a scene that suggests a theatrical performance under a crescent moon.

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Artwork overview

Medium

wood engraving (drawn by Roualt, engraved by G. Aubert)
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1980.45.1239
Catalogue Raisonné

Chapon/Rouault 1978, undescribed, State final proof

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1978

Chapon, Francois and Isabelle Rouault. Oeuvre grave Rouault. 2 vols. Monte-Carlo: Editions Andre Sauret, 1978.

Wikidata ID

Q65568740

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