The Amateur Circus

Artist George Cochran Lambdin American, 1830–1896

Date1869

MediumOil on canvas

Dimensions22 1/4 x 29 1/4 in. (56.5 x 74.3 cm)
Frame: 31 1/16 x 38 in. (78.9 x 96.5 cm)

ClassificationsPaintings

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the State of North Carolina

Object number52.9.21

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Provenance**Created United States, 1869; collection of the artist; [Geo. A. Leavitt & Co., New York, April 29–30, 1873, no. 106]. [John Levy Galleries, New York]; sold to NCMA, 1952.

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