Art Institute of Chicago

Recently, I was able to visit the Art Institute of Chicago where this painting entitled “Acrobats at the Cirque Fernando” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir caught my attention. I was so intrigued by the painting that I went home and looked up information on the painting. I learned that this oil on canvas painting was completed in 1879 and captures sister Francisca and Angelina Wartenber. The pair were actually members of a German acrobat troupe and performed at the Cirque Fernando in Montmartre, Paris - which happens to be where the painting is set. Renoir used excellent colors to depict the girls bowing and gathering oranges following their performance. I really likes this painting because the girls seems so young and innocent, dressed in white and gold. This picture was so beautiful hanging in the museum. I honestly think I could spend days at the Art Institute of Chicago and never get bored; I still have many paintings to really take in. If you get a chance, I think you should travel to Chicago and visit the Art Institute - you will not be disappointed!