{"product_id":"chaim-gross-acrobatic-study-with-two-figures-1949","title":"Chaim Gross — Acrobatic Study with Two Figures (1949)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"519\" data-start=\"358\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChaim Gross, \u003cem data-end=\"407\" data-start=\"373\"\u003eAcrobatic Study with Two Figures\u003c\/em\u003e (1949)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"519\" data-start=\"358\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"628\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e1949\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"666\" data-start=\"655\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003ePen and Ink\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"702\" data-start=\"687\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e14 x 11 in.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"755\" data-start=\"741\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003eright bottom \"Chaim Gross\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"519\" data-start=\"358\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eThe work’s stacked arrangement echoes Gross’s sculptural sensibilities, fusing drawing and sculpture through contour, gesture, and implied movement. Preserved in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eVLAF – Velvet Foundation for the Arts Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, it contributes to a broader understanding of Gross’s figurative vocabulary during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VLAF – Velvet Foundation for the Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47290904740078,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/5847\/9086\/files\/Studymotheranddaughter_3_ChaimGross.jpg?v=1764526822","url":"https:\/\/vlaf.org\/products\/chaim-gross-acrobatic-study-with-two-figures-1949","provider":"VLAF – Velvet Foundation for the Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}