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Circus, III – Antique Wall Art

Circus, III — antique engraving
Circus, III. Antique engraving from the Circus & Carnival collection.

(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)

Description

This rare antique engraving captures Circus, III in remarkable detail. An authentic image from the Library of Congress, it carries the weight of the real historical record.

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Titled *Circus, III*, this print is the third in a series on circus subjects, and it combines three printmaking techniques in one color plate: engraving, etching and aquatint. The record dates it to about 1950, a period when many printmakers turned to the circus for its bright costumes, acrobatic bodies and sense of controlled chaos. Artists of that era often used such scenes to explore movement, theatrical space and the distance between performer and audience. At 22.5 by 15.3 centimeters, the image rewards close looking at its fine line work and layered tones.

Medium1 print : col. engraving, etching and aquatint ; 22.5 x 15.3 cm.
Notes[1950]
SourceLibrary of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division
Original scan1,013 × 1,536 px · prints to 3 × 5 in at 300 dpi
ReferenceAMZ-SOTP-HPA-120574

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