The Circus Performer 1898

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childish illustration

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pastel soft colours

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flat colour

watercolour bleed

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cartoon style

cartoon carciture

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"The Circus Performer" is a lithograph by Richard Ranft, a prominent American artist known for his posters and illustrations. Created in 1898, the work captures the vibrant energy of the circus. The composition features a female performer, adorned in a flowing pink gown, astride a white horse in a stylized, Art Nouveau-influenced style. The scene unfolds within a circus ring, hinting at the spectacle and excitement of the performance. This dynamic portrayal, housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases Ranft's talent for capturing the theatricality and beauty of the circus.