
Jean Hélion
Abstraction
1939
A dynamic composition of interlocking geometric forms rendered in bold, contrasting colors exemplifies Hélion's mastery of pure abstraction. Sweeping curves and rigid planes interact across the canvas in a rhythmic tension that reflects the influence of Constructivism and the broader European avant-garde movement of the 1930s. The work captures Hélion's belief in abstraction as a universal visual language, balancing precision and fluidity with confident, assured brushwork.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale
May 18, 2017
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