Equestrians, Circus, New York

1936

Ilse Bing

Associated Names
Ilse Bing

Artist, American, born Germany, 1899 - 1998

This is a photograph of a circus performance with animals and acrobats in a ring. The scene captures dynamic action within a circus arena. Multiple horses are present in the ring, some with riders performing acrobatic feats. Decorative elements, such as costumes with reflective or sparkling fabric, enhance the lively atmosphere. Two individuals in uniforms stand at opposite ends of the ring, which is surrounded by a blurred audience in the background, indicating a busy venue typical of a circus setting. The image's monochromatic scheme adds a timeless quality to the circus scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ilse Bing Wolff

  • Dimensions

    overall: 19.4 x 28.2 cm (7 5/8 x 11 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.147.56


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

Wikidata ID

Q64155232

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