A mid-century lithograph depicting a circus clown in profile, rendered with expressive linework and a vibrant palette. The subject is shown with a wide-brimmed hat and an oversized ruffled collar, hallmarks of Butterfield’s recurring clown series. This work demonstrates the artist's ability to translate the texture of his mixed-media style into a printed format, maintaining the bold outlines and theatrical mood characteristic of his figurative pieces from the 1960s. The piece is signed and dated 1968 in the plate.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 23 x 20 inches

• Medium: Lithograph

• Year: 1968

• Condition: Appears to be in good vintage condition; framed under glass.

Mid-century modern, circus art, clown portrait, American figurative art, W. Cortland Butterfield, 1960s art, New Hope School, vintage lithograph, theatrical illustration, wall decor.