Rolf Knie - Circus Circus - Artprint - 70 x 100 cm
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Beautiful, expressive fine art print by Rolf Knie in 70 x 100 cm format titled Circus Circus. The work is a high-quality print on sturdy paper and is in very good condition.
- printed and published circa 1980 - 2000
Artist: Rolf Knie
Title: Circus Circus
Medium: Fine art print
Technique: Print on stiff paper
Originality: Reproduction
Sheet size: 70 x 100 cm
Condition: New
Origin: Art publishing house
Era: Contemporary art
Nationality: Swiss art
Rolf Knie:
Rolf Knie, born 1949 in Bern, Switzerland, comes from the famous Swiss Knie circus dynasty and is known not only as a circus artist but also as a successful painter. His art and life are deeply connected with the world of the circus, where he grew up and where he spent many years as an acrobat and clown. Knie used his experiences in the circus to create in his paintings a vivid and colorful homage to circus life and its characters. Today he is one of the best-known artists in Switzerland, with works exhibited and collected internationally.
As a member of the venerable Knie circus family, Rolf Knie has been part of the magical world of the circus since childhood. This world of acrobatics, animals and spectacle shaped his artistic work, which is heavily inspired by the experiences and impressions of this unique environment. The atmosphere of the circus – its intensity, its colors and its characters – flows into his paintings, which often depict clowns, artists, circus tents and horses. Knie’s painting, in its choice of subjects, recalls artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec, who also captured the life of performers and circus artists in Paris.
Knie worked with expressive colors and vibrant compositions to capture the energy and dynamism of circus life. His paintings are full of movement and emotion, showing life behind the scenes and on stage. This approach is reminiscent of the works of Marc Chagall, who also created a poetic and often dreamlike world with strong ties to his own origins and childhood in his paintings. While Chagall often treated folkloric and biblical themes in fantastical colors, Knie focuses on the circus world, which holds a magical, almost mythical significance for him.
After Rolf Knie withdrew from his circus career in the 1970s, he dedicated himself entirely to painting. He quickly gained recognition, not only in Switzerland but also internationally. His paintings fuse the vitality of the circus with an artistic interpretation that emphasizes the human aspect of circus artistry – the effort, the failure, but also the joy and the shine of the performance. This humanity in his art parallels the works of Pablo Picasso, particularly in his “Circus period,” in which Picasso depicted acrobats and clowns in a melancholic yet powerful visual language.
In addition to painting, Rolf Knie has also made a name for himself as a sculptor. His sculptures, often inspired by circus motifs that also appear in his paintings, are another facet of his artistic engagement with the circus world. Through his sculptural work, he enters into a dialogue with artists like Alexander Calder, who likewise depicted the world of the circus in playful and dynamic form through his sculptures and mobiles.
Rolf Knie’s art is not only a tribute to the circus but also to the people who live and work in this world. His works show not only the glamorous side of performances but also the hard work and personal commitment behind the scenes. This human dimension and the particular emotional depth of his representations have secured him a firm place in the contemporary art scene.
In summary, Rolf Knie is not only an heir of the famous circus dynasty but also an artist who has managed to translate the magic and reality of the circus world into a powerful and moving visual language. His art blends vivid colors, dynamic compositions and emotional depth, illustrating how strongly his artistic vision is shaped by his circus past. In connection with artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Marc Chagall and Pablo Picasso, Rolf Knie has found a unique place in the art world that celebrates his deep connection to the circus while also addressing universal human themes.
Related artists:
Jean Tinguely, Niki de Saint Phalle, Hans Erni, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, Georges Rouault, Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Fernand Léger
Shipping information:
We roll prints onto rigid cardboard tubes, wrap them with corrugated board, and ship them in sturdy boxes with tracking numbers.
About us:
We have been active in the art trade for over 20 years and have extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of artworks.
Seller's Story
We have been operating several online shops in the art trade for over 20 years. On the one hand, we specialize in rare art prints, exhibition posters and collectible reproductions, and on the other hand, we trade in art editions and originals by well-known contemporary artists.
The works we offer all come from the respective publishers, art galleries and institutions such as museums that published them in close cooperation with the artists. The works you find with us are often several decades old, in perfect or good condition and without a previous private owner.
We place particular emphasis on professional packaging. Nothing is more annoying than purchasing a rare print that arrives damaged due to poor or inadequate packaging.
If you have any questions about the works on offer, we are always happy to help you!
Translated by Google TranslateBeautiful, expressive fine art print by Rolf Knie in 70 x 100 cm format titled Circus Circus. The work is a high-quality print on sturdy paper and is in very good condition.
- printed and published circa 1980 - 2000
Artist: Rolf Knie
Title: Circus Circus
Medium: Fine art print
Technique: Print on stiff paper
Originality: Reproduction
Sheet size: 70 x 100 cm
Condition: New
Origin: Art publishing house
Era: Contemporary art
Nationality: Swiss art
Rolf Knie:
Rolf Knie, born 1949 in Bern, Switzerland, comes from the famous Swiss Knie circus dynasty and is known not only as a circus artist but also as a successful painter. His art and life are deeply connected with the world of the circus, where he grew up and where he spent many years as an acrobat and clown. Knie used his experiences in the circus to create in his paintings a vivid and colorful homage to circus life and its characters. Today he is one of the best-known artists in Switzerland, with works exhibited and collected internationally.
As a member of the venerable Knie circus family, Rolf Knie has been part of the magical world of the circus since childhood. This world of acrobatics, animals and spectacle shaped his artistic work, which is heavily inspired by the experiences and impressions of this unique environment. The atmosphere of the circus – its intensity, its colors and its characters – flows into his paintings, which often depict clowns, artists, circus tents and horses. Knie’s painting, in its choice of subjects, recalls artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec, who also captured the life of performers and circus artists in Paris.
Knie worked with expressive colors and vibrant compositions to capture the energy and dynamism of circus life. His paintings are full of movement and emotion, showing life behind the scenes and on stage. This approach is reminiscent of the works of Marc Chagall, who also created a poetic and often dreamlike world with strong ties to his own origins and childhood in his paintings. While Chagall often treated folkloric and biblical themes in fantastical colors, Knie focuses on the circus world, which holds a magical, almost mythical significance for him.
After Rolf Knie withdrew from his circus career in the 1970s, he dedicated himself entirely to painting. He quickly gained recognition, not only in Switzerland but also internationally. His paintings fuse the vitality of the circus with an artistic interpretation that emphasizes the human aspect of circus artistry – the effort, the failure, but also the joy and the shine of the performance. This humanity in his art parallels the works of Pablo Picasso, particularly in his “Circus period,” in which Picasso depicted acrobats and clowns in a melancholic yet powerful visual language.
In addition to painting, Rolf Knie has also made a name for himself as a sculptor. His sculptures, often inspired by circus motifs that also appear in his paintings, are another facet of his artistic engagement with the circus world. Through his sculptural work, he enters into a dialogue with artists like Alexander Calder, who likewise depicted the world of the circus in playful and dynamic form through his sculptures and mobiles.
Rolf Knie’s art is not only a tribute to the circus but also to the people who live and work in this world. His works show not only the glamorous side of performances but also the hard work and personal commitment behind the scenes. This human dimension and the particular emotional depth of his representations have secured him a firm place in the contemporary art scene.
In summary, Rolf Knie is not only an heir of the famous circus dynasty but also an artist who has managed to translate the magic and reality of the circus world into a powerful and moving visual language. His art blends vivid colors, dynamic compositions and emotional depth, illustrating how strongly his artistic vision is shaped by his circus past. In connection with artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Marc Chagall and Pablo Picasso, Rolf Knie has found a unique place in the art world that celebrates his deep connection to the circus while also addressing universal human themes.
Related artists:
Jean Tinguely, Niki de Saint Phalle, Hans Erni, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, Georges Rouault, Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Fernand Léger
Shipping information:
We roll prints onto rigid cardboard tubes, wrap them with corrugated board, and ship them in sturdy boxes with tracking numbers.
About us:
We have been active in the art trade for over 20 years and have extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of artworks.
Seller's Story
We have been operating several online shops in the art trade for over 20 years. On the one hand, we specialize in rare art prints, exhibition posters and collectible reproductions, and on the other hand, we trade in art editions and originals by well-known contemporary artists.
The works we offer all come from the respective publishers, art galleries and institutions such as museums that published them in close cooperation with the artists. The works you find with us are often several decades old, in perfect or good condition and without a previous private owner.
We place particular emphasis on professional packaging. Nothing is more annoying than purchasing a rare print that arrives damaged due to poor or inadequate packaging.
If you have any questions about the works on offer, we are always happy to help you!
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Artist
Rolf Knie
Title of artwork
Circus Circus - Artprint - 70 x 100 cm
Technique
Offset print
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
70 cm
Width
100 cm
Style
Contemporary
Period
19th century
Sold with frame
No
