A vibrant and energetic depiction of a standing elephant, this work exemplifies Karel Appel's bold, expressive style through its spontaneous brushwork and vivid, gestural application of color across the wooden surface. Created as part of his Circus Series, the piece captures the raw, childlike vitality that defined the CoBrA movement, transforming a simple subject into a dynamic explosion of form and pigment. The hand-painted wood multiple bridges the gap between sculpture and painting, reflecting Appel's lifelong fascination with primal expression and playful, uninhibited creativity.