Soquel, CA
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Crying Clown Portrait in Oil on Canvas
Portrait of a sad clown by San Francisco artist John Peers (American, 1922-2009). …
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Crying Clown Portrait in Oil on Canvas
Portrait of a sad clown by San Francisco artist John Peers (American, 1922-2009). This portrait is closely framed on the clown's face, showing detail in the contortions. His lips are bright red, with teal eyebrows that have been exaggerated. There are tears streaming down his face, exaggerated for effect.
Signed "Peers" in the lower left corner.
Presented in a wood frame with a linen liner.
Frame size: 20"H x 20"W
Canvas size: 12"H x 12"W
John Swinburne Peers (American, 1922-2009) was primarily known for his clown portraits. He lived and worked in San Francisco, CA, out of a house garage turned studio on 27th Avenue near Balboa Street. His garage window had a hand-painted sign "Paintings By Peers". He would also sell his paintings on the streets near Candlestick Park.
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- Dimensions
- 20ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 20ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Portrait
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Canvas
- Oil Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Painting is in very good condition. Frame is vintage and shows minor signs of wear, included as-is. Painting is in very good condition. Frame is vintage and shows minor signs of wear, included as-is. less
Soquel, CA
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