Karl Free

The Six Orlandos
1928

A vibrant watercolor painting depicting a dynamic circus scene with performers in various actions: a man in a yellow patterned costume reaching upwards, a woman in a pink dress dancing, a figure in blue tights crouching, and other performers in the background engaging with props and animals. The setting includes a large red circus wagon with the word "CONQUISTADOR" and a golden figurehead, a brown curtain, and a watermelon slice on the ground. The artwork is rich in color and movement, capturing the lively atmosphere of a circus performance.

A vibrant watercolor painting depicting a dynamic circus scene with performers in various actions: a man in a yellow patterned costume reaching upwards, a woman in a pink dress dancing, a figure in blue tights crouching, and other performers in the background engaging with props and animals. The setting includes a large red circus wagon with the word "CONQUISTADOR" and a golden figurehead, a brown curtain, and a watermelon slice on the ground. The artwork is rich in color and movement, capturing the lively atmosphere of a circus performance.

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Date
1928

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Transparent and opaque watercolor and graphite pencil on paper

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 12 3/4 × 19 7/16in. (32.4 × 49.4 cm)

Accession number
32.133

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

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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Karl Free
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