Circus Ring

1940s

John Marin

Associated Names
John Marin

Artist, American, 1870 - 1953

The image features intersecting lines and curves in blue and orange. Bold, black strokes create movement in the composition. The lines could represent stage lights, while the shapes below suggest an audience. At the bottom, a small rectangular figure could be seen as a performer or conductor.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and colored pencil on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Norma B. Marin

  • Dimensions

    overall: 12.7 x 18.4 cm (5 x 7 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2005.98.130

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA in 2005, gift of Norma B. Marin.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in graphite lower right: Marin Circus; lower right verso: #8167CY / #31192; in ball point pen upper right 39-5

Wikidata ID

Q64583593

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