Chaim Gross — Acrobatic Study with Two Figures (1949)

Chaim Gross, Acrobatic Study with Two Figures (1949)

Date: 1949
Medium: Pen and Ink
Dimensions: 14 x 11 in.
Signature: right bottom "Chaim Gross"

This pen-and-ink drawing captures Gross’s characteristic exploration of balance, movement, and interaction between figures. Executed with his signature continuous, fluid line, the composition features two stacked female figures—one elevated, one grounded—each posed with expressive gestures and rhythmic curves. The drawing reflects Gross’s lifelong fascination with acrobatic forms and the expressive potential of the human body.

The work’s stacked arrangement echoes Gross’s sculptural sensibilities, fusing drawing and sculpture through contour, gesture, and implied movement. Preserved in the VLAF – Velvet Foundation for the Arts Collection, it contributes to a broader understanding of Gross’s figurative vocabulary during this period.