Clown Of Renown

I wonder who the very first circus clown was. And was it he or she who thought loud outlandish outfits were the clothing of choice? This is a 6 by 4.5 inches gel pen with color pencil drawing on medium bond acid-free paper. If this isn't Original Jones Art, then my name isn't Clambake Joe and...it isn't even here in northwest Austin, Texas.