Circus Wagon

c. 1938

Frank M. Keane

Associated Names
Frank M. Keane

Artist, American, c.1876 - 1941

The image shows a highly decorative circus wagon. The wagon is adorned with intricate carvings and sculptures of people and horses. There are elaborate scrollwork patterns in gold hues. The background has red and white stripes and a banner that reads "UNITED STATES." The wagon has large wheels with red and white spokes. The style is reminiscent of vintage circus themes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 33.2 x 51.3 cm (13 1/16 x 20 3/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 22' long; 10'9" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8095

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

  • Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design, New York: 1970, p. 596, no. 2144.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: FRAKN KEANE

Wikidata ID

Q64570247

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