La Tour (1926)

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"La Tour" (1926) by Robert Delaunay captures the vibrancy and dynamism of Paris through an abstract interpretation of its most iconic symbol, the Eiffel Tower. This striking black and white lithograph is characterized by its series of bold, swirling shapes that intertwine and overlap, creating an almost vertiginous effect that evokes the chaotic, yet harmonious energy of urban life in Paris.Delaunay's composition disassembles the familiar architectural lines of the Eiffel Tower and the surrounding cityscape into a rhythmic pattern of geometric forms. The fragmentation of the image allows the viewer to perceive multiple perspectives simultaneously, a hallmark of Delaunay's work in Orphism, a movement founded by the artist which emphasizes strong colors and abstraction.In "La Tour," Delaunay uses the contrast between light and dark to enhance the illusion of depth and movement, making the structures seem to pulse and vibrate against the swirling clouds. By transforming the Eiffel Tower into a bold, graphic motif and situating it amidst a tightly-packed cluster of Parisian buildings, Delaunay not only highlights the modernity of the city but also his mastery of abstract representation.

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Robert Delaunay was a French artist who, with his wife Sonia Delaunay and others, co-founded the Orphism art movement, noted for its use of strong colours and geometric shapes.

Robert was born on April 12, 1885, in Paris. In 1902, after secondary education, he apprenticed in a studio for theater sets in Belleville. In 1903 he started painting and by 1904 was exhibiting.