Stage Design for Cleopatra Object (circa 1918)

Technique: Giclée quality print
Recommended by our customers
Size
Finishing (pick one!)

More about this artwork

We are delighted to present "Stage Design for Cleopatra," crafted by the esteemed Robert Delaunay around 1918. Delaunay, a luminary of Orphism, incorporates vibrant colors, dynamic shapes, and innovative perspectives to transcend traditional representations.This painting immerses viewers in a theatrical setting imagined for the story of Cleopatra. Delaunay uses bold, pronounced columns and sweeping arches to frame a mysterious yet enchanting scene. The backdrop features the ethereal glow of pyramids under a star-lit sky, an evocative symbol of ancient Egypt. Stark contrasts and radiant hues create a surreal, almost dreamlike vista that bridges the real with the fantastical.Foreground elements include a mystical green figure that perhaps represents an oracle or deity, adding a layer of mythological depth to the scene. The intricate patterns and the dynamic interplay of light and shadow cast by the columns contribute to a sense of depth and movement, as if inviting viewers to step into a living, breathing world.Delaunay’s work is not just a stage design but a portal to a time of pharaohs, deities, and dramatic destinies, reflecting his mastery in using abstract elements to tell timeless narratives.

Delivery

Reproductions are made to order and take 5 to 7 working days.

We send them out by courier and delivery takes another two working days.

If you need a reproduction sooner, please contact us - we can usually find a solution and produce it a little faster.

If you don't want to pay for postage, you can pick up your paintings at our galleries in Kaunas or Vilnius.

Returns

Yes, reproductions can be returned.

If you have any doubts more than 30 days after the date of purchase, please contact us - we will take the reproduction back for a refund or offer you a replacement!

We accept a maximum of two returns per customer - please note that we make reproductions to order, so please choose responsibly.

We do not refund shipping expenses.

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.