The Amateur Circus at Nutley by Peter Newall 1894, Peter Newell

The Amateur Circus at Nutley by Peter Newall 1894, Peter Newell

"the amateur circus at nutley" by american illustrator peter newell (1862-1924). 1 drawing: black ink, gray wash, and gouache on illustration board, 35. 5 x 40. 5 cm. (sheet). Loc description: "a gentleman wearing a hat and spectacles stands before a hoop held by two clowns. The scene depicted in the center of the hoop is of annie oakley, standing on horseback, giving a demonstration of her shooting ability. Outside the hoop are other scenes of circus acts such as acrobats, fencing, an animal on horseback, and a dancing bear. Newell's drawing illustrates an article reporting on an amateur circus performed by the residents of nutley, new jersey to raise funds for the establishment of a branch of the red cross association. Their star performer was nutley's celebrated resident, annie oakley. "published in "harper's weekly", 31 march 1894. Exhibited at library of congress, "they made them laugh and wince and worry," 1977-1982. Date: 31 March 1894 (publication date).
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