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TOP MAN, 1931

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Top Man depicts trapeze artist Vittorio Falconi. As the "top man," Falconi choreographed and directed the performance. During the act, he hung by his knees from the trapeze and caught the other performers as they left the fly bar. Portrayed by Kuhn in the costume of his trade, he stands on a bare floor, exhibiting his muscular arms, large well-developed hands, and monumental chest-the physical attributes of his profession. His pensive expression conveys the intellectual aspects of his artistry. Kuhn considered the painting one of his "best to date."

Kuhn was associated with "The Eight," a group of artists including John Sloan and George Luks, who rebelled against the American art establishment. In 1913, he helped organize the group's Armory Show, which introduced modern European art to a new audience in America.

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The Huntington Store Custom Prints offers exclusive custom reproductions of artworks in the collections of The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. Hand-made in the USA using gallery-quality materials, we create prints as true to the original work as possible, using strict color management protocols and state-of-the-art printing technology.
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Many of the works offered through this store are exclusive and not available anywhere else. We are continually adding new artworks to our offering, so be sure to check back regularly as you build your own gallery. A variety of molding styles means our custom framed prints can match any type of decor.