Tightrope Dancer
1922
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Auguste Brouet
Auguste Brouet (1872–1941) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Tightrope Dancer is a 1922 by Auguste Brouet, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting features a woman in a tutu, balancing on a tightrope. She holds a long pole in both hands, with her right arm raised above her head and her left arm bent at the elbow. The tightrope is attached to two wooden poles, one on either side of the woman. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The woman's tutu is a fluffy, layered skirt that adds to her sense of movement and balance. Her facial expression is focused and intent, as if she is concentrating on maintaining her balance. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the sense of drama and tension in the scene. Look up the artist Auguste Brouet to learn more about his work.
Auguste Brouet (1872–1941) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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