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Original Title
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Shrine of the Clowns
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Date
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1967
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Description
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Thomas’ mural depicts an abstracted circus scene. In the center, three clowns, perhaps self-portraits, dressed in collars and muted colors, look seriously towards the viewer. The figures’ contemplative expressions stand in sharp contrast to their dress and profession.
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Additional Subject
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Black art
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Costume
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Performers
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Religious symbols in art
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Current Location
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2nd Floor, South Corridor, Hannah Hall, Texas Southern University
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Location
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Houston
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Texas
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United States
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Type
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Murals
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Medium
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acrylic
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Additional Techniques
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Mural painting
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Measurements
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72 in x 194 in
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Format
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JPEG
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HBCU Identifier
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81
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HCAC Identifier
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HCAC.TSU.0298
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Rights
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All rights held by the University Museum at Texas Southern. For permission to publish, distribute, or use this image for any other purpose, please contact University Museum, Texas Southern University umuseum@gmail.com Attn: Museum Director. Materials not created by Texas Southern University may still be under copyright. Additional materials may be presented for educational and research purposes in accordance with fair use under United States copyright law.
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Contributing Institution
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Texas Southern University