Gerrit Hondius

Circus Folks
1932

A vibrant expressionist painting depicting a lively circus scene with various performers and animals. Central figures include a ballerina in mid-pose, a strongman lifting a barbell, and a clown playing a musical instrument. The background features an elephant and a crowd of spectators, with the letters "C I" visible, suggesting the setting is a circus tent. The use of bold colors and dynamic brushstrokes conveys a sense of movement and energy. The artwork is signed "HONDIUS" at the bottom right.

A vibrant expressionist painting depicting a lively circus scene with various performers and animals. Central figures include a ballerina in mid-pose, a strongman lifting a barbell, and a clown playing a musical instrument. The background features an elephant and a crowd of spectators, with the letters "C I" visible, suggesting the setting is a circus tent. The use of bold colors and dynamic brushstrokes conveys a sense of movement and energy. The artwork is signed "HONDIUS" at the bottom right.

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Date
1932

Classification
Paintings

Medium
Oil on canvas

Dimensions
Overall: 53 1/2 × 34 1/4in. (135.9 × 87 cm)

Accession number
33.15

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/1301

Exhibitions

First Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting

Nov 22, 1932–Jan 5, 1933

Gerrit Hondius
1 work in the collection

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