{"product_id":"chaim-gross-study-for-acrobats-reclining-and-balancing-figure-1949","title":"Chaim Gross — Study for Acrobats (Reclining and Balancing Figure) (1949)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChaim Gross, \u003cem data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"178\"\u003eStudy for Acrobats (Reclining and Balancing Figure)\u003c\/em\u003e (1949)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"189\"\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-start=\"292\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eThis pen-and-ink study presents two female figures: a reclining base figure supporting a smaller balancing figure elevated on her palm. Rendered with Gross’s characteristic continuous, economical line, the drawing captures both the playfulness and physicality that define his acrobatic compositions. The contrast between the relaxed lower figure and the poised, outstretched upper figure highlights Gross’s sensitivity to gesture, balance, and human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eAs part of Gross’s ongoing exploration of stacked and partnered forms, this study reveals the artist’s sculptural thinking in two-dimensional form—testing posture, weight distribution, and expressive movement. Preserved in the VLAF Collection, it contributes to a deeper understanding of Gross’s figurative vocabulary during the late 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VLAF – Velvet Foundation for the Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47291017756910,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/5847\/9086\/files\/Studymotheranddaughter_6_ChaimGross.jpg?v=1764527990","url":"https:\/\/vlaf.org\/products\/chaim-gross-study-for-acrobats-reclining-and-balancing-figure-1949","provider":"VLAF – Velvet Foundation for the Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}