Figure Studies
Two Women Acrobats
Charles Demuth
A dynamic and fluid 1916 watercolor by Charles Demuth, capturing the grace and energy of performers with luminous washes.
Two Acrobats in Red Tights
Charles Demuth
1917 · Medium Not Listed
A vibrant American modernist watercolor depicting a dynamic circus balancing act in bold tones.
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Where it works
A balanced work with lively energy in a warmer tonal register — holds a wall without competing for attention.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Entryway · Office
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Warm beige, Charcoal black, Aged gold
About the piece
Created in 1917, this expressive watercolor by Charles Demuth captures the theatricality of the circus ring. Two performers in bold red tights are shown mid-performance in a vertical balancing act, surrounded by stylized stars and a radial light composition that exemplifies Demuth's distinctive modernist approach and sophisticated handling of the watercolor medium.
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