Cristiani Bros. Circus
Datenot dated
Artist
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Illustration CitationAdvertising poster for Cristiani Brothers Circus
MediumCommercial lithograph
Dimensionscomposition: 18 15/16 × 25 15/16 in. (48.1 × 65.9 cm)
sheet: 21 × 27 15/16 in. (53.3 × 71 cm)
sheet: 21 × 27 15/16 in. (53.3 × 71 cm)
Credit LineGift of Helen Farr Sloan, 1979
Object number1979-220
On View
Not on viewClassificationsPRINT
Label TextThe ancient Roman theme of this circus act relates to the origins of the Cristiani family. Circus magnate John Ringling North persuaded the Italian group to leave Italy in 1934 and join his circus at Madison Square Garden. Bareback riding was the Cristianis' specialty.
