Study for 'The Circus' 1891

"Study for 'The Circus'" is a preparatory drawing by Georges Seurat, created in 1891, just a year before his untimely death. This artwork, now housed in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, exemplifies Seurat's innovative use of pointillism, a technique that uses small dots of color to create a larger image. The drawing captures the energy and spectacle of the circus, with a focus on a female performer, possibly a trapeze artist, at the center of the composition. The use of muted colors, primarily blues and yellows, contributes to the overall sense of movement and vibrancy in this study, offering a glimpse into Seurat's creative process for his grander canvas.