Acrobats at the Cirque Fernando (Francisca and Angelina Wartenberg)

In this vibrant painting, two young acrobats, Francisca and Angelina Wartenberg, take their bow after a performance at the Cirque Fernando in Paris. The elder sister, Francisca, balances on a large yellow ball, her body angled in a graceful curve, while Angelina, smaller and younger, kneels beside her. The artist captures the fleeting moment of applause, with the sisters' bright, ruffled costumes shimmering under the circus lights. Look closely at the background and you will see the blurred faces of the audience, rendered with quick, expressive brushstrokes that convey the bustling atmosphere of the circus tent. This work, painted in 1879, reflects the Impressionist interest in modern life and leisure, bringing the viewer into the spectacle of Parisian entertainment.