Monumental II
Dimensions: 118 x 63 in. (301 x 159 cm)
Material: Handwoven wool tapestry by Atelier Pinton, Aubusson, France
Artist signature: Signed “Sonia Delaunay”
Date: 1971
Serial: /6
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Sonia Delaunay “Monumental II” Tapestry
Modern Masters Tapestrie Gallery is thrilled to present Sonia Delaunay’s Monumental II. This magnificent tapestry exemplifies Delaunay’s renowned artistic vision and stands as a crowning achievement of her career.
Delaunay was celebrated for her groundbreaking approach to composition, where elements of Cubism and Futurism merge with a vibrant color palette. She wasn’t simply borrowing from these movements; rather, she took their core principles and reinterpreted them through her own unique lens. This resulted in a style that emphasized the interplay of geometric shapes and planes of color. These elements don’t simply sit statically on the canvas; they overlap, interlock, and seem to vibrate with an inner energy. This creates a sense of dynamism and movement, drawing the viewer into the captivating world Delaunay has constructed.
Further elevating her work was her mastery of color. Delaunay believed that colors possessed a powerful emotional impact and could even evoke a sense of rhythm and movement. She meticulously selected and juxtaposed colors to create a harmonious yet energetic effect. This interplay of color is a defining characteristic of her style, and it plays a central role in the captivating impact of Monumental II.
Bibliography
- Sonia Delaunay: A Retrospective. Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York, The Buffalo Fine Arts Academy, 1980. A similar copy is reproduced on page 210.
- Stanley Baron. Sonia Delaunay, her life, her work. Ed. Jacques Damase, Paris, 1995. A similar copy reproduced on page 183.
- Tapestries by Sonia Delaunay, Exhibition catalogue, Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris, Weber, Paris 1972. A similar copy reproduced on pages 20-21
Detailed information
Sonia Delaunay “Monumental II” Tapestry
Modern Masters Tapestrie Gallery is thrilled to present Sonia Delaunay’s Monumental II. This magnificent tapestry exemplifies Delaunay’s renowned artistic vision and stands as a crowning achievement of her career.
Delaunay was celebrated for her groundbreaking approach to composition, where elements of Cubism and Futurism merge with a vibrant color palette. She wasn’t simply borrowing from these movements; rather, she took their core principles and reinterpreted them through her own unique lens. This resulted in a style that emphasized the interplay of geometric shapes and planes of color. These elements don’t simply sit statically on the canvas; they overlap, interlock, and seem to vibrate with an inner energy. This creates a sense of dynamism and movement, drawing the viewer into the captivating world Delaunay has constructed.
Further elevating her work was her mastery of color. Delaunay believed that colors possessed a powerful emotional impact and could even evoke a sense of rhythm and movement. She meticulously selected and juxtaposed colors to create a harmonious yet energetic effect. This interplay of color is a defining characteristic of her style, and it plays a central role in the captivating impact of Monumental II.
Bibliography
- Sonia Delaunay: A Retrospective. Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York, The Buffalo Fine Arts Academy, 1980. A similar copy is reproduced on page 210.
- Stanley Baron. Sonia Delaunay, her life, her work. Ed. Jacques Damase, Paris, 1995. A similar copy reproduced on page 183.
- Tapestries by Sonia Delaunay, Exhibition catalogue, Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris, Weber, Paris 1972. A similar copy reproduced on pages 20-21
