Artwork
Circus, No. 3
Circus, No. 3 is a print by Augustus Peck. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
The other, in the foreground, wears a dotted costume and a headpiece, striking a pose with one arm raised.
This black-and-white print shows two circus performers. One stands in the background, holding a tall pole with a glowing light at the top. The other, in the foreground, wears a dotted costume and a headpiece, striking a pose with one arm raised. The background has a simple stage setup with a curtain and a few scattered stars.
The title, *Circus, No. 3*, is signed in the corner, hinting this is part of a series. The stark contrast between light and dark shapes the figures sharply.
Look up Augustus Peck (American, 1906–1975) to see more of his bold, graphic style.
Overview
Created in 1925 by American artist Augustus Peck, *Circus, No. 3* is a black-and-white print featuring two circus performers in a simple stage setting, characterized by stark light and dark contrasts.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two performers: one in the background holding a pole with a glowing light, and another in the foreground wearing a dotted costume and striking a pose. The scene captures a moment of theatrical performance.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Peck's bold and graphic style through the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, sharply defining the figures against a minimalist backdrop of a curtain and scattered stars.
History & Provenance
*Circus, No. 3* is part of a series, as indicated by its title, and is currently held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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