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Drawing by Henry C. Pitz: Circus Studies with a Man in a Large Hat, [Philadelphia, Pen, represented by Childs Gallery

Henry C. Pitz

1895-1976
Circus Studies with a Man in a Large Hat, [Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], 1948
Pen and ink wash
11×8IN.CM

Inscribed lower right: “Circus Phila. / May 21st 1948”. From the estate of the artist, estate stamp lower left. In fine condition. From the artist’s sketchbook. Verso bears vehicle and tent studies.

From April 7 to May 9, 1948, The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performed in Madison Square Garden, New York attracting a record attendance of 925,000. Thereafter, the Circus continued onto Boston and a tour of the eastern United States (NY Times, May 9, 1948).

Signature: Estate Stamp
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In Exhibitions:
Henry Pitz Goes To The Circus
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Drawing20th CenturyAmerican