ROBERT RIGGS (Pennsylvania/Illinois, 1896-1970), "On the Lot", 1934., Lithograph, 12" x 18". Matted
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ROBERT RIGGS
Pennsylvania/Illinois, 1896-1970
"On the Lot", 1934. Edition of less than 100. Signed, titled and numbered "47" in pencil lower margin. Bassam 47.
Lithograph, 12" x 18". Matted 19.5" x 25.5".
According to Bassham, "The Clown in the bulbous costume may be Lou Jacobs; The clown with the dogs may be Willie Moser; a member of the Chinese troupe of tumblers the Wen Hais, is doing the handstand."
Lou Jacobs is one of the most recognizable clowns in circus history, performing for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for 60 years. He performed in the Auguste style, a silly, clumsy and/or foolish character meant to bring comic relief.
Pennsylvania/Illinois, 1896-1970
"On the Lot", 1934. Edition of less than 100. Signed, titled and numbered "47" in pencil lower margin. Bassam 47.
Lithograph, 12" x 18". Matted 19.5" x 25.5".
According to Bassham, "The Clown in the bulbous costume may be Lou Jacobs; The clown with the dogs may be Willie Moser; a member of the Chinese troupe of tumblers the Wen Hais, is doing the handstand."
Lou Jacobs is one of the most recognizable clowns in circus history, performing for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for 60 years. He performed in the Auguste style, a silly, clumsy and/or foolish character meant to bring comic relief.
Condition
Slight paper crimping at top middle edge of image. Two professional repairs: one and the same spot as the crimping, the other (smaller) at the lower edge in the middle.
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ROBERT RIGGS (Pennsylvania/Illinois, 1896-1970), "On the Lot", 1934., Lithograph, 12" x 18". Matted
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