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Laura Knight sketch of circus performers

Drawing
early 20th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pencil sketches, on both sides of one sheet of paper, by Laura Knight of a circus performance in front of an audience, probably Bertram Mills' Circus, Olympia. Recto, rider on horse rearing on its hind legs with two cossack-costumed performers in the ring, signed Laura Knight. Verso, a balancing act entitled 'Four High'.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleLaura Knight sketch of circus performers (generic title)
Materials and techniques
charchoal, paper
Brief description
Pencil sketches, on both sides of one sheet of paper, by Laura Knight of a circus performance in front of an audience, probably Bertram Mills' Circus, Olympia. Recto, rider on horse rearing on its hind legs with two cossack-costumed performers in the ring, signed Laura Knight. Verso, a balancing act entitled 'Four High'.
Physical description
Pencil sketches on both sides of one sheet of paper by Laura Knight, of a circus performance in front of an audience. Recto, rider on horse rearing on its hind legs with two cossack-costumed performers in the ring, signed Laura Knight. Verso, a balancing act entitled 'Four High'.
Dimensions
  • Print size height: 36.9cm
  • Print size width: 27.1cm
Place depicted
Summary
Pencil sketches, on both sides of one sheet of paper, by Laura Knight of a circus performance in front of an audience, probably Bertram Mills' Circus, Olympia. Recto, rider on horse rearing on its hind legs with two cossack-costumed performers in the ring, signed Laura Knight. Verso, a balancing act entitled 'Four High'.
Collection
Accession number
S.1648-1986

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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