1930
Dimensions: 105 x 127 in, 266 x 322 cm
Material: Hand-tufted rug
Artist signature: Signed with the monogram
Date: ca. 1975
Edition: Edition Artcurial, from an edition of 100
Condition: Excellent condition
Detailed information
Sonia Delaunay “1930” Rug
The Sonia Delaunay 1930 rug (circa 1975) offers a compelling translation of the artist’s early abstract compositions into textile form, extending her exploration of rhythm, color, and geometric structure beyond painting. Rooted in the visual language she developed in the 1910s and 1920s, the work reflects her central role in the evolution of modern abstraction.
Structured through a dynamic arrangement of intersecting planes, curved forms, and linear elements, the composition demonstrates Delaunay’s distinctive approach to simultaneity — the interaction of colors and shapes to create movement and visual vibration. Soft tonal variations of pink, pale yellow, and green are set against deeper contrasts of navy and black, producing a balanced yet energetic surface.
The Sonia Delaunay 1930 rug retains the clarity and precision of the original composition while introducing a tactile dimension through its hand-tufted wool construction. The scale of the work (266 x 322 cm) enhances its spatial presence, allowing the composition to unfold across a broad surface in a manner that reinforces its architectural quality.
Produced in a limited edition of 100 and bearing the artist’s monogram signature, the rug reflects the broader 20th-century movement to integrate modern art into everyday environments. Delaunay’s work, spanning painting, textiles, and design, consistently challenged traditional hierarchies between fine and applied arts.
In this textile interpretation, her abstract vocabulary gains a new physical dimension. The Sonia Delaunay 1930 rug stands as an extension of her lifelong investigation into color, rhythm, and form, demonstrating how modernist principles can be fully realized within the medium of textile.
Detailed information
Sonia Delaunay “1930” Rug
The Sonia Delaunay 1930 rug (circa 1975) offers a compelling translation of the artist’s early abstract compositions into textile form, extending her exploration of rhythm, color, and geometric structure beyond painting. Rooted in the visual language she developed in the 1910s and 1920s, the work reflects her central role in the evolution of modern abstraction.
Structured through a dynamic arrangement of intersecting planes, curved forms, and linear elements, the composition demonstrates Delaunay’s distinctive approach to simultaneity — the interaction of colors and shapes to create movement and visual vibration. Soft tonal variations of pink, pale yellow, and green are set against deeper contrasts of navy and black, producing a balanced yet energetic surface.
The Sonia Delaunay 1930 rug retains the clarity and precision of the original composition while introducing a tactile dimension through its hand-tufted wool construction. The scale of the work (266 x 322 cm) enhances its spatial presence, allowing the composition to unfold across a broad surface in a manner that reinforces its architectural quality.
Produced in a limited edition of 100 and bearing the artist’s monogram signature, the rug reflects the broader 20th-century movement to integrate modern art into everyday environments. Delaunay’s work, spanning painting, textiles, and design, consistently challenged traditional hierarchies between fine and applied arts.
In this textile interpretation, her abstract vocabulary gains a new physical dimension. The Sonia Delaunay 1930 rug stands as an extension of her lifelong investigation into color, rhythm, and form, demonstrating how modernist principles can be fully realized within the medium of textile.
