Pensive Clown

Alternate TitleSad Clown

Draftsperson Herbert Phillip Barnett (American, 1910–1972)

Date1945

Place createdWorcester, Massachusetts, United States, North America

Mediumoil and watercolor over crayon and pencil on white wove paper

Dimensions21 7/8 × 27 1/2 in. (55.5 × 69.8 cm)

ClassificationsDrawings, Pastels and Watercolors

DepartmentAmerican Paintings, Sculpture and Drawings

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Boyle

Accession Number1972.464

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