At the Cirque Fernando
between 1887 and 1888 Norton Simon Museum
About this artwork
This pastel work depicts a circus performer on horseback at the Cirque Fernando in Paris. It demonstrates the artist's focus on the nightlife and entertainment culture of Montmartre.
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The Cirque Fernando was a popular Parisian circus frequented by artists like Degas, Renoir, and Toulouse-Lautrec, who were captivated by the dramatic lighting and the athleticism of the performers. Lautrec was a regular at the circus during this period, often sketching from the front row to capture the raw, unposed energy of the riders and acrobats.
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At the Cirque Fernando
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, between 1887 and 1888
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