Harlequins | Pierrots | Clowns

In the 1920s, Clowns, Harlequins and Pierrots were often subjects for artists. There was interest in Commedia Dell’ Arte and its tradition as well as the Circus version of the Clown. Richard owned a book on the history of Clowns, and he called his dalmatian dog after the Swiss clown Grock. He loved inserting a ‘surprise’ clown into his narrative pictures, where they often appear out of place but perhaps serve as an obscure reminder of our common humanity.

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Negro Harlequin (1942)

- 61h x 30.5w (cm)