
Poésie de mots, poésie de couleurs (The Poetry of Words, The Poetry of Colors)
"Poésie de mots, poésie de couleurs" represents a landmark collaboration between the pioneering abstract artist Sonia Delaunay and six French poets, combining visual and literary expression through six gouache pochoir prints executed on fine Johannot paper. The work exemplifies Delaunay's characteristic use of simultaneous color contrasts and dynamic geometric forms to create a synesthetic experience where color itself becomes a vehicle for poetic expression. This complete suite, preserved in its original blue linen portfolio with accompanying text pages and justification, stands as an important example of the artist's commitment to integrating color theory with avant-garde poetry during the early twentieth century modernist movement.
- Medium
- The complete set of six gouache pochoirs in colors, on Johannot paper, the full sheets, with title and justification pages, with text in French by six French poets, all loose (as issued), all contained in the original blue linen-covered portfolio.
- Location
- Phillips, Salt Lake City, UT
- Spotted At
- Auction House · PhillipsView on map
🔨 Auction Lot
MODERNISM 1880-1960: Editions & Works on Paper
April 16, 2025
Lot 59
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