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Circus, by Sir Peter Blake, 1961

Circus

Sir Peter Blake

1961

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Circus is a 1961 by Sir Peter Blake, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Sir Peter Blake
When & what style?
1961
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a circus scene with a large, curved structure in the background. In front of it, a person is standing on a platform, possibly a performer. The drawing is done in pencil and has a rough, sketchy quality to it. The artist has used simple lines and shading to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, capturing the excitement of a circus performance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Sir Peter Blake.

About the artist

Portrait of Sir Peter Blake
Artist

Sir Peter Blake

Sir Peter Thomas Blake (born 25 June 1932) is an English pop artist. He co-created the sleeve design for the Beatles' 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. His other works include the covers for two of the…

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