Head of a Clown
| Head of a Clown | |
|---|---|
| French: Tête de Clown, Bulgarian: Глава на клоун | |
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| Artist | Joseph Kutter |
| Year | 1937 |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 62.7 cm × 45.8 cm (24.7 in × 18.0 in) |
| Location | National Museum of History and Art, Luxembourg |
Head of a Clown (in French: Tête de Clown) is a painting by Luxembourg artist Joseph Kutter from about 1937.[1]
Description
The picture size is 62.7 x 45.8 cm.
The picture is part of the collection of the National Museum of History and Art in Luxembourg.[1]
Analysis
One of the most famous artists of Luxembourg in the first half of the 20th century is expressionist Joseph Kutter. From 1927, he is one of the significant names of the Luxembourg Secession.
The human figures are central to his work through them express humanity and himself. Able to combine different artistic influences of his time. Clowns appear in his works in 1935, as a result of their participation in the variety show in Luxembourg. At the beginning of his characters have a cheerful character until after 1936 - 1937, he began to paint a series of clowns, expressing their concerns and sufferings due to his serious illness.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c ((fr)) Tête de Clown, Joseph Kutter. // europeana.eu. Посетен на 26 април 2016 г.
- ^ ((fr)) Joseph Kutter.