A red-haired clown gazes upward with an open, almost startled expression, clutching what appears to be a large stringed instrument or oversized prop close to his chest. Pavel Filin builds the face and hands with loose, confident brushwork, setting warm reds and pinks against the cool blues and greys of the costume and shadowy background. This original oil painting balances humour and a quiet melancholy typical of the best circus portraits. A characterful piece to view or acquire at Art Gallery Teplice.