Barry Leighton Jones "The Tycoon"
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 This limited edition lithograph features a forlorn clown, famously based on Emmett Kelly Sr.'s "Weary Willie" character, reading The Wall Street Journal
Hand Signed
Limited Edition (A.P.)
Mid Century Style Minimalist Style 
New Custom Frame 
Double matted in speckled light gray and dark gray
Framed Size: 38" x 32"
Image Size: 29" x 24" 
Ready to Hang (Hanging Hardware attached)
Framed & printed in the USA
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About the Artwork and Artist:
Artist: Barry Leighton-Jones (1932-2011), an English painter known for his figurative work and especially for his series featuring the clown Emmett Kelly, which came about after a commission from Kelly's family in 1985. Emmett Kelly's iconic "Weary Willie" character originated not in the circus ring, but on paper, as a down-and-out cartoonist's creation before evolving into one of the most beloved and melancholic clowns in history. 
Subject: The painting depicts the well-known American circus clown Emmett Kelly Sr., famous for his "Weary Willie" persona, which captured the pathos and sadness of a tramp clown.
Significance: "The Tycoon" contrasts the world of performance with the realities of the financial world, symbolized by the clown reading The Wall Street Journal, creating a poignant commentary on economic struggles and the human condition.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Barry Leighton-Jones was born in London in 1932. He is a descendant of Victorian artist Lord Frederic Leighton. He demonstrated early artistic talent and received academic training at Sidcup School of Art and Brighton College. Career
Leighton-Jones achieved early success in the British art scene with paintings and prints. His work often features realistic figures against impressionistic backgrounds and depicts English life. He moved to America in 1980. A notable commission in 1985 led to a series on clowns, and he served as the official artist for the Emmett Kelly Estate. He also created other series and portraits of notable figures. His works are found in collections globally. Later life and death
He lived in various US locations before returning to Britain due to health issues. He continued painting until his death on November 20, 2011.