the traveller over the sea of clouds x delaunay

the traveller over the sea of clouds x delaunayTransposed into the vibrant, geometric world of Robert Delaunay, this traveller finds himself at the heart of a composition full of energy and light. The undulating mountains become coloured arcs and concentric circles that seem to revolve around a dazzling central sun. The bright, harmonious hues of blue, red and yellow give the scene a dynamic quality that magnifies movement and light. The solitary figure, enveloped in this abstract universe,

with its struggles and perseverance

The whole gives an impression of melancholy

It depicts two young Tahitian women sitting in a tropical landscape

with the silvery lights of the moon reflecting off the water

give the work a light and airy atmosphere

The subtle balance between light and shadow

Incorporating elements of animal portraiture and botany

The setting sun tints the sky with shades of orange

The artist skilfully manipulates the colours

whitish sky blends with the immaculate white expanse of the ground

The whole is underlined by a multitude of tones that express the variation of emotions and feelings

almost like windows onto an elusive soul