Three Ringed Circus

Three Ringed Circus

A white horse rears in the very center of the work. Two clowns lunge on either side of the horse. In the central foreground, two collared animals (possibly dogs) play with a two-toned ball. One stands on its hind legs and the other stands on a box. In the right middle ground, a strong man lifts a ball with his right hand, supports a figure on his left thigh, and bears another figure standing on his shoulders. On the left, a pack of collared dogs play around two balls, attended by a clown clutching a ladder. Other white horses races across the background, and one of them carries a standing rider. A trapeze artist hangs down into the background, a small figure dances at the right edge of the background, and in the darkest and most distant background appear the outlines of several spectators.

Inscription: 2/20; Three Ringed Circus; Clara Mairs

Condition: tear into image on left

St. Catherine University

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7 1/8 inches x 8 3/4 inches

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2013.0.655