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A Group of Tightrope Walkers just before a Performance, by Unknown, 1850

A Group of Tightrope Walkers just before a Performance

Unknown

1850

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

A Group of Tightrope Walkers just before a Performance is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a group of tightrope walkers getting ready to perform. They're standing on a wooden stage, with a curtain on the left side. The men are wearing loose-fitting white shirts and pants, while the women have on long dresses. Some of them are holding props like hats and canes. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky with white clouds. The overall mood seems lively and playful, with the performers looking focused but also relaxed. If you want to learn more about the artist who created this scene, you can look up 625_person.

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