MASK - Lot 179

Lot n° 179
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MASK - Lot 179
MASK "Sad Clown"… 1920s. Photograph, sepia-toned silver print with a matte finish on vintage card stock, stamped and annotated on the back. 24.5 x 19.3 cm including the edges. A few marks, mostly visible only when held up to the light. Note: This 1920s photograph depicts a melancholic clown, or *Sad Clown*, a theme that was particularly popular in the performing arts and iconography of the interwar period. A descendant of Pierrot and the sad clowns of theater, the circus, and pantomime, this character often symbolizes the duality between a festive exterior and inner melancholy. A prominent figure in the literature, painting, photography, and cinema of the era, he embodies an artistic sensibility marked by nostalgia and romanticism. Produced as a matte sepia print on card stock, this portrait stands out for its theatrical atmosphere and refined aesthetic, characteristic of early 20th-century studio photography. It offers an intriguing glimpse into the visual imagination associated with the world of entertainment and the iconic figures of the clown in the popular culture of the time.
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