Archie : Lennon Bros. Circus / John Lynch
- Bib ID:
- 7294620
- Format:
- Picture
- Author:
- Lynch, John, creator
- Description:
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- [Australia] : Lennon Bros Circus, 2007
- ©2007
- 1 poster : colour ; 59.3 x 42 cm
- Summary:
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Poster promoting a circus performance. Features a hobo clown with a broom in front of a circus tent under the night sky. Artist's name appears lower right.
- Biography/History:
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"The Hobo/Tramp Clown type is considered a single category, although each is a unique character in his own right. The main differences between the Hobo and Tramp variations of this clown are in the areas of attitude (Happy Hobo vs. Sad Tramp) and the slight variations of their costumes. The Hobo Clown type is living the lifestyle of his choosing. He is a vagabond with a "devil-may-care" attitude, content with his carefree life on the road and satisfied with whatever personal possessions he may have. The Hobo may be down but he certainly is not out. The Hobo Clown type has a happy look about him. In exchange for assistance he is willing to work - but don't expect him to seek full-time employment because he is always on the move, looking for the next town and the next adventure. The Tramp Clown type believes himself to be a victim of circumstances and that the world owes him a living. This character is truly down and out and often feels that his condition is caused by others. His expression is a sad one, the attitude is 'woe is me,' and he likes nothing better than for folks to feel sorry for him. He will do just about anything to avoid work and actually expects others to take care of him. Wherever he goes, his luck is always bad, nothing seems to goes right, and his misery causes folks to avoid him, making him pretty much a loner. He is not the clown character you will see running around acting zany and cracking jokes!"--All about Clowns website, viewed 6 December, 2016.
- Notes:
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- Caption title.
- Vivian James Carter Collection.
- National Library of Australia's copy [POSTER 2023-4678] has small scratches.
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- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Artistic
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2007
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