CIRCUS SCENE , by alexander calder , 1929 , sculpture , Expressionism style , from the series Circus , from WIRE SCULPTURE AND THE CIRCUS: 1926–1930 period
A sculpture of people standing on a beach.
A piece of artwork is displayed against a grayish white background. The artwork consists of a wooden base with a tan and brown background. On top of the wooden base is a metal structure that looks like a sailboat. The structure is composed of black wire that form various figures. The figures appear to be dancing. There is a large metal pole in the center of the structure.