performance

  • Zirkusreiterin in der Manege (circa 1935)

    Zirkusreiterin in der Manege (circa 1935)

    Brynolf Wennerberg (Swedish, 1866–1950)

    A horsewoman glides through the circus ring, her poised elegance contrasting with the vibrant chaos around her.

  • Les Théâtres (1907)

    Les Théâtres (1907)

    Henri Adrien Tanoux (French, 1865–1923)

    A vibrant, chaotic portrayal of theater life, where masks and emotions intertwine in a dance of hidden truths.

  • Danseuse de Cancan

    Danseuse de Cancan

    Louis Icart (French, 1880–1950)

    A vibrant portrayal of a cancan dancer mid-performance, radiating energy and rebellion through bold brushstrokes and vivid color.

  • Preparing For The Performance

    Preparing For The Performance

    Édouard Frédéric Wilhelm Richter (French, 1844–1913)

    A dancer’s private moment backstage, bathed in gaslight and tension, reveals the unseen labor behind the spectacle.