Circus at Arles
Catalog no.
0200
Year
1970
Subject
Landscape
Media
Oil / Acrylic /
Oil on canvas
Size (H x W)
30 x 40 inches
Availability
Sold
Inspired by the excitement at a circus in Arles, this was the first work in squares technique, in oil on canvas then transferred to board. This painting was sold, and appeared 40 years later at auction, where it was sold again, current owner unknown.
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