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Billy Purvis (bodycolour, ink, pencil & w / c on paper)
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Billy Purvis (bodycolour, ink, pencil & w / c on paper)
1214269 Billy Purvis (bodycolour, ink, pencil & w/c on paper) by Keen (19th century); 32.1 x45.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: Billy Purvis (1784-1853) entertainer and circus clown in the north of England and southern Scotland.); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright
Media ID 23024458
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Clown Downcast Entertainer Miserable Sad Face
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This print captures the essence of Billy Purvis, a renowned entertainer and circus clown in the 19th century. The artwork, created by Keen, showcases Purvis in his full costume with a sad face and downcast expression. Standing tall at 32.1 x 45.5 cm, this portrait is housed in the Laing Art Gallery located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. Billy Purvis was an iconic figure known for his performances that spanned across the north of England and southern Scotland. His talent as a clown brought joy to audiences while also revealing a deeper sense of melancholy behind his painted smile. This image perfectly encapsulates his complex persona - a male performer who could effortlessly entertain but carried an underlying sadness within. The artist's use of bodycolour, ink, pencil, and watercolor on paper adds depth and texture to the piece, enhancing its emotional impact. As we gaze upon this portrait today, we are transported back to a time when entertainment took on various forms beyond our modern understanding. Preserved by eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums and made available through Bridgeman Images without any copyright restrictions or commercial usage limitations; this photograph allows us to appreciate both Billy Purvis' contribution to performing arts history and Keen's artistic prowess in capturing such raw emotion within their work.
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