Circus Parade
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Circus Parade
195420th c
18 15/16 in. x 24 7/8 in. (48.1 cm x 63.18 cm)
Ben Messick, American, (January 9, 1891–December 31, 1981)
Object Type:
Painting
Creation Place:
North America, United States, California
Medium and Support:
Oil on canvas
Credit Line:
Gift of the artist
Accession Number:
57-8.15
Commentary
Ben Messick discussed the inspiration for this work, "The painting evolved from sketches and observations done at the circus. Pattern, gaiety and color of the parade are then transposed into visual form. Free use of all elements is employed to express my concept. The design, technique, and color of the painting are worked out abstractly in order to arrive at a fresh and personal expression, rather than just subject matter."
-September 3, 1957
Object Description
Ben Messick discussed the inspiration for this work, "The painting evolved from sketches and observations done at the circus. Pattern, gaiety and color of the parade are then transposed into visual form. Free use of all elements is employed to express my concept. The design, technique, and color of the painting are worked out abstractly in order to arrive at a fresh and personal expression, rather than just subject matter."
-September 3, 1957
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American,
California Modernism,
Canvas,
Figures,
Humor,
Long Beach,
male,
Male,
Modernism,
Oil Paintings,
Paintings,
People
- American
- California Modernism
- Canvas
- Figures
- Humor
- Long Beach
- male
- Male
- Modernism
- Oil Paintings
- Paintings
- People
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Dimensions
- Frame: 24 1/2 x 30 3/8 x 1 1/2 inches Dimensions: 18 15/16 x 24 7/8 in. (48.1 x 63.18 cm)
Provenance History
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Owner Name: Ben Messick
Role: artist
Place: Long Beach, California
Dates: 1954, August 28, 1957
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