{"product_id":"backstage-at-the-circus","title":"Backstage at the Circus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eA large and characterful oil on canvas depicting clowns backstage at the circus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"227\"\u003ePainted as an homage to \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLaura Knight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and particularly her celebrated work, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eClowns with a Prop Donkey, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ehe composition centres around a group of costumed performers gathered beside a painted prop donkey, rendered in a vivid palette of saffron yellow, crimson red and powder blue. The exaggerated ruffs, theatrical poses and loosely handled brushwork give the piece a lively, slightly surreal quality, while the backdrop of circus drapery and backstage figures adds depth and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eOil on canvas, 69 × 80cm. Presented in a large carved Montparnasse frame sourced in France. Ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eGood overall condition, with light wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"861\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease be aware that all items in the collection are either vintage or second-hand and are offered as such. While we strive to emphasise significant flaws, please anticipate minor imperfections that are consistent with the age and prior use of each piece.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hierophany","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57915693171075,"sku":null,"price":770.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/5141\/2611\/files\/IMG_49742.heic?v=1777385235","url":"https:\/\/www.hierophany.co.uk\/products\/backstage-at-the-circus","provider":"Hierophany","version":"1.0","type":"link"}