JOHN WENGER (AMERICAN-RUSSIAN 1887-1976) Musical Clown, 1957 The painting Watercolor and graphite on paper , signed and dated 1957 lower right, titled and inscribed on verso Framed in original period frame , under glass . Condition : Very good Size : 50 x 59 cm (19 1/2 x 23 1/4 in.) image . This work created as a stage design for " Petrushka " ballet . John Wenger was celebrated easel painter and stage set designer from New York whose work includes designs for such plays as "Ile", "Petrushka", "Funny Face", and "Rhapsody In Blue".