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Jean Hélion — Abstraction
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

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

May 18, 2017

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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
Year
1939
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Dynamic Composition, Abstract Art, 20th Century, Non-Representational, Male Artist, Cool Tones, Avant-Garde, French Artist, Constructivism, Geometric Abstraction, Modern Master, Oil on Canvas

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