Ba 162
The Sideshow
etching, roller (1914)
It is night. On the trestles of a fairground theatre in full light, two ballerinas perform a few dance steps to the sounds of an orchestra in the half-light on the left. On the right, near a rack, are a clown and a monkey; in the background, the tobacconist behind her counter. In the foreground, on the left, a young acrobat is sitting on the last step of the stairs. In the lower margin, five motifs form remarks.
5th state, 235 mm × 220 mm.
Printed at 100 impressions and 10 artist proofs.
Boutitie 107, BPL 5, BN, Universität Osnabrück.After reduction of the plate on the left side. With Diétrich's stamp.
3rd state, 280 mm × 220 mm.
Printed at 2 state proofs.
BPL 5, Universität Osnabrück.The character on the right, a tamer, is finished, as well as the character on the left, behind the bass drum. The remarque has been removed. The mirror on the right has been restored.