Pastel Portraits of Ringling Bros. Circus Clowns by David
Farrell
David Farrell has captured the human attributes of the people
behind the beloved clown faces. These beautifully executed pastel
portraits depict the shy, pensive, jovial, and joyful nature of
the clowns of the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus. Other
circus performers and members of the Ringling Bros. organization
are given the same sensitive portrayals and attention to detail
as the clowns. This impressive collection of portraits came from
the estate of Laura & Fred Landrum of Venice, Florida. The
Landrums were longtime collectors of circus memorabilia. They
created their own museum so that others could enjoy their wonderful
finds. Because the Landrums lived close to the winter home of
Ringling Bros. Circus they were able to get some of the portraits
autographed by their subjects. 12 of the pastels are mounted in
a 24" x 30" mat and signed David Farrell in the lower
right corner. View 17" x 22.5" The others are taped
to boards. We have identified the subject if the information was
available. This is a great opportunity to acquire these wonderful
portraits for a fraction of their original cost. Click on the
small picture to see an enlarged image.
Mike King (003Farrell01) $45.00
Phil (003Farrell02) $45.00
Bill Bradley (Signed by Bradley lower left in pen)
(003Farrell04) $45.00
Armon Duo (003Farrell05) $45.00
Tommy Parrish 1982 (Signed "To Laura Keep Smiling
Tom Parrish" lower left in Magic marker) (003Farrell06) $45.00
Henry Schorer 1977 (Signed by Schorer lower right in
pen) (003Farrell07) $45.00
Smokey (Signed "Smokey" lower right in pen)
(003Farrell09) $45.00
Armon Duo (003Farrell16) $45.00
Dean McMurray 1977 (Signed "Dean McMurray 12-13-77"
in pen lower left) (003Farrell10) $45.00
Jewell Neu (003Farrell11) $45.00 SOLD
Armon Duo (Signed pen lower left) (003Farrell12) $45.00
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