Acrobat at the Music Hall

1924

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Acrobat at the Music Hall is a 1924 by Pierre Louis Gatier, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Pierre Louis Gatier
When & what style?: 1924 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting shows a scene from a music hall. In the foreground, a woman in a black dress and hat sits with her back to the viewer, looking at a performer in mid-air. The background is dark, with some light coming from the stage. The performer is an acrobat, dressed in a flowing white costume. The crowd is seated and watching the show. The overall mood is one of excitement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Impressionism movement.