Elephants with Trainer, Circus, New York

1936

Ilse Bing

Associated Names
Ilse Bing

Artist, American, born Germany, 1899 - 1998

This photograph shows a circus with elephants. In the foreground, a dark-suited figure with a top hat walks across the frame. In the background, a group of elephants stands within a circus ring. The elephants are closely gathered and facing away from the camera. To the left, figures appear to be working with ropes or equipment. The ground is covered in sawdust. Above and in the background, indistinct seating filled with an audience is visible.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ilse Bing Wolff

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.1 x 28.2 cm (8 5/16 x 11 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.147.53

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Estate of Ilse Bing Wolff, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right in white ink: ILSE BING / 1936; center verso in graphite: ILSE BING / New York 1936 / Circus

Wikidata ID

Q64155229

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