acrobats raoul dufyRaoul Dufy was interested in movement and the fragmentation of space, in line with Cubist research. Inspired by popular shows and circus scenes, here he explores a dynamic, fragmented composition, centered on bodies in action. This painting is part of a group of works in which geometric structure replaces narrative. Two acrobats are depicted in full flight, suspended from their trapezes. The space around them is constructed from triangular shapes and