Emmett Kelly Ringling Bros Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

Emmett Kelly Ringling Bros | Greeting Card by Gene Irvin (1934–2026)

Emmett Kelly was one of the most famous clowns in the history of Ringling Bros. He created the character of Weary Willie, a sad hobo who always tried to make others smile. As Mel Gussow wrote, "Though a clown is often deadpan, he is a connoisseur of laughter." Kelly knew how to use his facial expressions and gestures to elicit different types of laughter from the audience, from chuckles to guffaws.

Gene Irvin captured Emmett — and his beloved Weary Willie character — in his signature pen and ink style, a tribute portrait honoring one of the great clowns of the 20th century.

Details:

• Greeting card with envelope

Shipping & Details: Ships from Arizona. Greeting cards ship First Class. A lasting piece from the collected works of Gene Irvin (1934–2026).