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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