Benjamin Stahl

Circus Family

1947

Signed Lower Right by Artist

Image of three clowns. American artist Hal Crecy is known for his paintings of clowns Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Dimensions: 16.00" x 20.00"

This illustration by Ben Stahl was published on the cover of the feminist novel Stand We At Last by Zoë Fairbairns, published in 1983 by Houghton Mifflin. The multi-generational stor...

Date: 1917 Medium: Oil on Board Dimensions: 32.00" x 21.00" Signature: Signed Lower Right Story illustration: Group of people gathered around seated old woman. “Isn't it quite as i...

Oil on canvas painting by the Italian artist, Jean Calogero. Circa 1950. Signed lower left Overall in museum quality gold leaf frame 17.5 by 15.75 inches. Condition: Good. Provenan...

Oil on canvas painting by Jean Calogero. Circa 1950. Signed lower right. Condition: Good. Overall in museum quality gold leaf frame 17.5 by 15.75 inches. Provenance: Manhattan Co...

'The Circus', gouache on art paper, by Roland Dubuc (circa 1970s). Exploding in colour, this artwork presents a whimsical scene of one of the well known Parisian circuses. France has a long history of adoring and supporting circus troupes. Unknown to its many visitors, Paris hosts legendary circus companies complete with acrobats, clowns, trapeze artists, jugglers and animals. This artwork depicts clown musicians taking their final bows before calling it a night. For lovers of the excitement circuses generate this would be a wonderful addition to their home. Perhaps this art would be perfect for a child's room or the family den and games room. It is in good vintage condition and It is signed by the artist in the lower right hand corner. Please view the many photos accompanying this listing. Upon request a video of the artwork may be provided. About the Artist: Roland DuBuc (1924-1998), French artist, the sixth of 13 children and son of a construction worker. The very precariousness of the family's financial situation forced him to go to work at the age of 14. In extreme poverty, he moved to Rouen where he was lodged by the Salvation Army. During that time he struck up friendships with several artists who gave him advice and taught him techniques of drawing. He moved to other cities later where he met painters including, among others, Fred Pailhès...

A striking portrait of a clown in full costume. The artist captures the character is vivid colours to compliment the bold composition. Unsigned. Presented in a box frame with a cotto...