A.Y. Jackson as Clown, II (r); Elephant Walking (v)

Arthur Lismer

BIRTH YEAR 1885

BIRTH PLACE Sheffield, England

DEATH YEAR 1969

DEATH PLACE Montreal, Quebec

MEDIUM Ink, pencil crayon and charcoal on paper (r); Charcoal on paper (v)

DATE 1955

DIMENSIONS 24.9cm x 20cm

ACCESSION NUMBER FAC 0821

CREDIT LINE Firestone Collection of Canadian Art, the Ottawa Art Gallery. Donated to the City of Ottawa by the Ontario Heritage Foundation

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
[Recto] An exaggerated sketch depicts a figure dressed as a clown. The figure stands in the right side of the page, with their head turned to the right, feet splayed apart, and an outstretched hand that has loopy, widespread fingers. There are red accents on their upper body.[Verso] A rough sketch of an elephant, drawn in profile.

A.Y. Jackson as Clown, II (r); Elephant Walking (v)

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