A close-up portrait of a clown lost in thought, resting a hand against a red nose and painted cheek. Pavel Filin builds the face with soft, thickly worked strokes, letting warm yellows and reds sit against a muted grey and turquoise costume that softens the whole mood. There is a quiet melancholy behind the makeup, a tenderness that sets this original oil painting apart. A striking addition to any collection at Art Gallery Teplice.