Figure Studies
Portrait of a Clown
Walt Kuhn
A striking mid-century portrait of a clown, capturing a moment of quiet intensity and modern character.
Fernando Circus Clown
Joseph Faverot
1885 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking, expressive 19th-century portrait of a circus clown rendered with bold, textured brushwork.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with softened warm notes — holds its place without needing much around it.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Commercial Space
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Works across a broad range of wall colors
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Terracotta clay, Soft white
About the piece
This evocative oil painting by Joseph Faverot captures a clown from the famed Cirque Fernando in Paris circa 1885. The work is characterized by dramatic chiaroscuro and rich impasto textures, showcasing the physical presence of the paint to bring a sense of theatrical history and character to the composition.
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