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Circus Night

1942

Otis Dozier

Associated Names

Otis Dozier

Artist, American, 1904 - 1987

This is an image of elephants walking together. The drawing shows a group of elephants in a dark setting. The elephants are depicted with strong, heavy forms and deep contrasts of light and shadow. The emphasis is on the elephants' muscular bodies, with thick, bold lines and dark shading. In the background, there are silhouettes of other elephants. The mood of the drawing is somber and grounded, highlighting the power and presence of the large animals.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 206 x 352 mm
sheet: 316 x 484 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1522

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

signed: Otis Dozier '42, in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76441668

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