This is a painting of an ornate elephant figure on a mechanical circus-themed base. The illustration showcases an intricately designed elephant standing on a round platform, which is elevated by a dark cylindrical base. The elephant is adorned with a decorative cloth featuring gold and red colors. The platform it's on mimics the appearance of a circus podium. The elephant's pose is dynamic, with its trunk extended. Below, on the side of the base, are small human-shaped figures depicted in a circus act, one supporting a ball and another appearing to climb a set of steps.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1935/1942
- Medium
- watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper
- Dimensions
- 3440 × 3977 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original