Two-Headed Freak 1935 - 1942

"Two-Headed Freak" is a watercolor painting by Greek-American artist Chris Makrenos, completed between 1935 and 1942. The artwork depicts a puppet with a harlequin costume and two grotesque heads, one smiling and the other grimacing, hanging from strings. The use of vivid colors and exaggerated features creates a sense of the macabre and absurdity. Makrenos, known for his depictions of circus performers, captures the strange allure and unsettling nature of the sideshow. The work is a testament to his skill in portraying human expression through a unique and unsettling medium. This watercolor, measuring 51 x 38.1 cm, likely speaks to the artist's fascination with the interplay between entertainment and the grotesque.