The Circus c. 19th century

"The Circus" is a humorous 19th-century drawing by Ernest Henry Griset, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The artwork depicts a whimsical scene with a camel carrying a monkey in a jester’s outfit, a man with a stick, and a man with a drum. Griset was known for his comic illustrations, and this work captures the absurdity and amusement of the circus. Its charming style and attention to detail make it a delightful piece of art.