Painting
Painting of a Gorilla Wrestling a Leopard
| Theatrical scene depicting a gorilla standing on a small side stage holding up a top hat and looking towards an audience gathered in the foreground. Behind the gorilla is a large canvas stretched on a frame and illuminated by three green-shade lights; the canvas shows a painting of a gorilla bearing its teeth as it wrestles a leopard on its back that is biting the ape's arm in a jungle. The warm, bright colors of and the wildness presented in the painting contrasts sharply with the cold and dull colors of the suits of the viewers as well as their reserved and calm manner. The scene is presumably taking place at a circus. |
| Image ID: | 124759 |
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| Creation Date: | date unknown |
| Creator Name: | Boyum, Sid |
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| Collection Name: | Sid Boyum collection, circa 1900-2018 (bulk 1950-1980) |
| Genre: | Painting |
| Original Format Type: | paintings |
| Original Format Number: | PH 6986 Oversize Folder 4 |
| Original Dimensions: | 28.5 x 23 inches |
| Women |
| Men |
| Animals |
| Apes |
| Circus animals |
| Stages (Platforms) |
| Circus performers |
| Hats |
| Suits (Clothing) |
| Audiences |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Friends of Sid Boyum, courtesy of the Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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