The artwork titled “The Acrobats, Study for the Circus,” was created by the artist Fernand Léger and belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. This sketch and study, measuring 42.4 x 64.4 cm, is housed in the Musée National Fernand Léger in Biot, France.
The artwork is a dynamic and lively study, rendered in bold and fluid black lines that capture the essence of a circus performance. It portrays acrobats mid-movement, their bodies contorted in various athletic poses, creating a sense of motion and energy. The composition is filled with intersecting lines and forms, emphasizing the physicality and coordination required in acrobatic feats. Despite the simplicity of the lines, the piece effectively conveys the vitality and excitement of the circus environment.
