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Impressionist Painting by Emil John Hess C. 1940
Emil John HESS 1913-2003
This vibrant watercolor on canvas by acclaimed American artist Emil John Hess immerses viewers in the lively atmosphere of a bustling circus scene. Painted in Hess’s signature impressionistic style, the painting bursts with energy through its loose brushstrokes, expansive colour washes, and dynamic, sketch-like lines. The artwork vividly captures the excitement and spectacle of the circus.
Renowned for his depictions of circus life and working class, industrial landscapes, Hess masterfully blends these themes to evoke a sense of nostalgia in his paintings .
In this particular particular painting the central ring teems with activity—acrobats soar overhead, performers engage with animals, and a captivated audience fills the tiers, all portrayed with a fluid quality that emphasises motion and emotion.
This rare piece is elegantly presented in an ornate wooden frame enhancing its visual impact and historical charm.
Dimensions:
Framed: 49 cm Height x 34 cm Width x 3 cm Depth
Unframed: 43 cm Height x 28 cm Width
Birth place: Willock, PA
Profession: Painter, sculptor
Studied: Duquesne Univ., 1938-39 Art Inst. Pittsburgh, 1946-49 Brooklyn Mus. Art Sch., 1950-51 NY Univ., 1959.
Exhibited: NAD, 1950 solos: Betty Parsons Gal., 1951, 1952, 1968 & 1970s MMA, 1953 Stable Gal., NYC, 1953 & 1955 MoMA Traveling Exhibs., 1959
Member: ASL (life mem.) AFA Int. Platform Assn.
Work: Smithsonian Inst. Penn. State Mus., Harrisburg, PA Earle Ludgins College, Chicago Eliah Root College, NY Phillip Johnson Coll., NY.
Comments: Preferred media: watercolour , oils, metal.
Sources: WW73 New Means for Moderns," Life (1954) Emily Genauer, "Beatnik Sculptor in Big Museum Show," New York Herald Tribune (1959) "Sounds of Hess Sculpture," WBAI (New York, 1970)"
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Hertfordshire
Tel : 07498776944
Non UK callers : +44 7498776944
This vibrant watercolor on canvas by acclaimed American artist Emil John Hess immerses viewers in the lively atmosphere of a bustling circus scene. Painted in Hess’s signature impressionistic style, the painting bursts with energy through its loose brushstrokes, expansive colour washes, and dynamic, sketch-like lines. The artwork vividly captures the excitement and spectacle of the circus.
Renowned for his depictions of circus life and working class, industrial landscapes, Hess masterfully blends these themes to evoke a sense of nostalgia in his paintings .
In this particular particular painting the central ring teems with activity—acrobats soar overhead, performers engage with animals, and a captivated audience fills the tiers, all portrayed with a fluid quality that emphasises motion and emotion.
This rare piece is elegantly presented in an ornate wooden frame enhancing its visual impact and historical charm.
Dimensions:
Framed: 49 cm Height x 34 cm Width x 3 cm Depth
Unframed: 43 cm Height x 28 cm Width
Birth place: Willock, PA
Profession: Painter, sculptor
Studied: Duquesne Univ., 1938-39 Art Inst. Pittsburgh, 1946-49 Brooklyn Mus. Art Sch., 1950-51 NY Univ., 1959.
Exhibited: NAD, 1950 solos: Betty Parsons Gal., 1951, 1952, 1968 & 1970s MMA, 1953 Stable Gal., NYC, 1953 & 1955 MoMA Traveling Exhibs., 1959
Member: ASL (life mem.) AFA Int. Platform Assn.
Work: Smithsonian Inst. Penn. State Mus., Harrisburg, PA Earle Ludgins College, Chicago Eliah Root College, NY Phillip Johnson Coll., NY.
Comments: Preferred media: watercolour , oils, metal.
Sources: WW73 New Means for Moderns," Life (1954) Emily Genauer, "Beatnik Sculptor in Big Museum Show," New York Herald Tribune (1959) "Sounds of Hess Sculpture," WBAI (New York, 1970)"
Price
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Conversion rates as of 15/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. UK delivery £20
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Watercolours
Period 1940s Antiques
Origin American
Item code as1029a314
Status For Sale
£880.00 
$1168.55
€1044.56
$1168.55
€1044.56
Conversion rates as of 15/MAY/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. UK delivery £20
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Unless otherwise agreed, buyers are responsible for the payment of local import duties in their country of origin .
All our items are professionally packed and insured against loss or damage.
We only use professional shipping companies with a good track record to ensure that your items are in safe hands.
All deliveries are "sign for" by default.
Please, contact us if you require any of our items to be shipped abroad, as delivery costs available on the website are for the UK only.
Tracking is not included. Please contact us if you require a tracked delivery.
If you would like to arrange your own courier or collect the item yourself, please let us know at the time of the purchase
We always ensure, that all our items are expertly packed, but we do relay on third parties for delivery. In the unlikely event your purchase arrives damaged, please accept our sincere apologies, retain any original packing and send us an email with the pictures of the damage ( we ask that any loss or damage is reported to us via email within 24 hours to unable us to proceed with an insurance claim ). We always endeavour to work out the best solution for the purchaser .
Unless otherwise agreed, buyers are responsible for the payment of local import duties in their country of origin .
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We accept Bank transfers, Debit and Credit Cards, Cashier Cheques - please note, that we will only release the item once the payment is cleared.
Unless otherwise agreed, all payments must be made within 3 working days of the date of an invoice.
Payments via instalments . We can offer purchase via instalments splitting payments over the period of a few months (subject to an agreement). The first payment is treated as a non refundable deposit The item will be released once payment has been received in full.
View all stock from
School House Antiques
Private dealerBy appointment only
Broxbourne
Hertfordshire
Tel : 07498776944
Non UK callers : +44 7498776944
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