Circus Acrobat, New York

1936

Ilse Bing

Associated Names
Ilse Bing

Artist, American, born Germany, 1899 - 1998

This is a photograph of a circus performer seen from behind in mid-performance on trapeze equipment. The image captures a dramatic moment at a circus, with the performer high above the ground, suspended by ropes and posed on a trapeze ladder. The scene is illuminated by bright spotlights that cast a beam of light onto the performer, highlighting their costume and the details of their intricate pose. The background appears to be a darkened arena, contributing to the sense of height and spectacle, while the ropes and rigging create a pattern against the backdrop. The photograph is composed with an emphasis on lines and contrast, highlighting the elegance and daring of the circus act.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ilse Bing Wolff

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.1 x 22.2 cm (11 1/16 x 8 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.147.44


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Estate of Ilse Bing Wolff, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in white ink: ILSE BING / 1936

Wikidata ID

Q64155222

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