dance fernand leger

dance fernand legerWith Dance, Fernand Lger tackles the theme of collective movement in a bold visual language, the result of his evolution after Cubism. The human figure is no longer fragmented as in his early work, but outlined in thick black contours and integrated into large areas of flat colour. The artist does not describe a specific scene; he organises the bodies according to a visual rhythm, similar to a choreography constructed from lines and surfaces. Several

The Eiffel Tower occupies the center of the image

often seen as a symbol of affection in her work

Frida decided to depict one of the most important figures in her early life: her native nanny

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depicting a seemingly mundane scene that reveals the more subtle aspects of working life and the underlying social dynamics

blue and red to express the exuberance of life in Tahiti

August Macke created here one of his largest expressionnist paintings

Commissioned by American collectors

The contrasts between the lighted and shaded areas create a soothing atmosphere

This colour recalls passion

depicted in broad brushstrokes

gold and emerald green spread out delicately