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Sonia Delaunay — Deux cercles sous carrés
Sonia Delaunay

Deux cercles sous carrés

A vibrant interplay of geometric forms defines this striking print by Sonia Delaunay, featuring two bold circles nestled beneath overlapping squares in a dynamic arrangement of vivid, contrasting hues. Executed in etching and aquatint on fine Arches paper, the work showcases Delaunay's mastery of Orphism and Simultanism, where color relationships generate a sense of rhythm and movement. The full margins of the sheet preserve the integrity of the composition, highlighting the precision and richness of the inked surface.

Medium
Etching and aquatint in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins.

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April 24, 2018

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Sonia Delaunay, Deux cercles sous carrés

A vibrant interplay of geometric forms defines this striking print by Sonia Delaunay, featuring two bold circles nestled beneath overlapping squares in a dynamic arrangement of vivid, contrasting hues. Executed in etching and aquatint on fine Arches paper, the work showcases Delaunay's mastery of Orphism and Simultanism, where color relationships generate a sense of rhythm and movement. The full margins of the sheet preserve the integrity of the composition, highlighting the precision and richness of the inked surface.

Medium
Etching and aquatint in colors, on Arches paper, with full margins.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, 20th Century, Simultanism, French Artist, Geometric Abstraction, Etching and Aquatint, Modern Master, Colorful Composition, Female Artist, Circles And Squares, Orphism

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