%C2%A9 Die Photographische Sammlung%2FSK Stiftung Kultur %E2%80%93 August Sander Archiv%2C Cologne %2F Artists Rights Society %28ARS%29%2C New York 2017
Circus Artists, Cologne, 1926
August Sander; Printer: Gunther Sanderexpand_more
Gelatin silver printexpand_more
The Mr. and Mrs. Harrison R. Johnston Jr. Fundexpand_more 77.68.3
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In this image, the cast of circus performers, situated unmistakably offstage, is seen as individuals with everyday human expressions. We are given a rare glimpse into their lives that we would not be able to see from a seat in the audience. Sander was known to allow the subjects of his portraits time to relax before posing, giving them the opportunity to reveal their true personalities and present themselves as they chose to be seen. The way each sitter looks at the camera tells more about his or her disposition than a simple snapshot could.
Details
- Title
- Circus Artists, Cologne
- Artist Life
- 1876–1964
- Role
- Photographer
- Accession Number
- 77.68.3
- Curator Approved
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© Die Photographische Sammlung/SK Stiftung Kultur – August Sander Archiv, Cologne / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York 2017