Laura Knight sketch of circus performers
Drawing
early 20th century (drawn)
early 20th century (drawn)
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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
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| Title | Laura 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'. |
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| 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'. |
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| Accession number | S.1648-1986 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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