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A Group of Tightrope Walkers just before a Performance

Julius Friedlænder

1840

oil

canvas

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Early 19th Century Genre Scene

Dominant colour

A Group of Tightrope Walkers just before a Performance is a 1840 oil by Julius Friedlænder, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Julius Friedlænder
When & what style?: 1840
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting is called A Group of Tightrope Walkers just before a Performance. It was made by Julius Friedlænder in 1840 using oil paint. The artist chose a genre scene, which is a type of painting that shows everyday life, and this one is about tightrope walkers, which is an interesting subject because it's not something you see every day. You can learn more about similar paintings by visiting the work of artist: Julius Friedlænder.