Acrobat

Sasha Stone

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a circus performance featuring an acrobat in mid-air performing a daring feat high above the ground. The acrobat is upside down, balancing on a wire and holding various objects, such as a ring and a disc. Flowing fabrics add movement and grace to the scene. The perspective is dramatic, emphasizing the acrobat's poise and control against a light sky backdrop, giving a sense of weightlessness. The image is in sepia tones. There is a handwritten inscription in French in the lower right corner.