Small Contemporary Painting By Karibou - La Répétition - 17¼" x 15¾"

La Répétition [The Rehearsal] is a small oil on cardboard, composed with broad, velvety brushwork and softly blended edges. The scene unfolds beneath the warm glow of a circus chapiteau, its crimson canopy rising in radiating stripes overhead and anchored by a band of moss-green ground and a deep claret ring floor. At left sits a woman in a flowing orange dress, her dark hair loosely gathered, watching with quiet encouragement as the small white dog at right practices with a blue ball, as if rehearsing a gentle trick for the show. The palette leans toward rich reds and umbers balanced by cool green, giving the figures a calm, intimate presence within the larger circus world.

This charming circus-themed painting, with its glowing reds and playful scene of a dog rehearsing under the chapiteau, brings a lively yet nostalgic touch to any room. It’s a wonderful piece for a creative space, a child’s bedroom, or a cozy reading corner where its warm colors and circus charm can add character and cheer. Its mix of whimsy and tenderness makes it an appealing choice for anyone who loves the magic of the circus, owns a playful dog, or enjoys art with a theatrical, storybook spirit.

Light wear.
Approx. overall 17¼" high x 15¾" wide x ¾" thick 
Approx. overall 44cm high x 40cm wide x 2cm thick