Horse Act, Circus, New York

1936

Ilse Bing

Associated Names
Ilse Bing

Artist, American, born Germany, 1899 - 1998

The image shows a horse jumping through flames in an arena. The horse is captured mid-air, leaping through a ring that is partially set on fire. The photograph is black and white with a slight motion blur, highlighting the energy and movement. The background shows spectators in the arena, suggesting a circus or equestrian performance atmosphere. Smoke from the fire adds to the dramatic effect of the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ilse Bing Wolff

  • Dimensions

    overall: 19.6 x 28.4 cm (7 11/16 x 11 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.147.58

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

Q64155235

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