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"Circus Is in Town, " Social Realist Painting with Elephants and Giraffe
$4,900
£3,737.66
€4,258.33
CA$6,886.99
A$7,513.53
CHF 3,978.37
MX$90,033.47
NOK 50,666.73
SEK 46,330.96
DKK 31,796.28
About the Item
Exuberant and vividly painted, this painting depicts the circus big top on the edge of a small town, with a wagon to one side, a pair of elephants waiting for their moment, and two children rushing toward the action. The painting is by Anne Walker, a Maryland artist who was part of the Snallygaster School of painters mentored by Charles Walther. Walther was well-known for attracting the attention and support of Alfred Barr at MoMA, Duncan Phillips and the Cone sisters. (Dimensions include frame.).
- Creator:Anne Walker (Painter)
- Dimensions:Height: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Width: 30.75 in (78.11 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1930s
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- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU865136298302
Anne Walker
Anne Walker is a Maryland artist who was part of the Snallygaster School of painters mentored by Charles Walther. Walther was well-known for attracting the attention and support of Alfred Barr at MoMA, Duncan Phillips and the Cone sisters.
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