Window on the City No. 3. (1911-1912)
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"Window on the City No. 3" (1911-1912) by Robert Delaunay is a captivating exploration of color and form, a standout piece in the artist's series that showcases his unique approach to the representation of urban landscapes through the lens of Orphism, a branch of Cubism. In this pioneering work, Delaunay dissolves the traditional perspectives, inviting the viewer to experience the vibrancy of the city through a kaleidoscope of colors and geometric shapes.At first glance, the painting's mosaic-like composition can be overwhelming, composed of countless shards that intertwine and overlap in a vibrant tessellation. This effect transforms what might be ordinary elements of urban life—a bustling square, the façade of a building, or the distant hillside—into an abstract spectacle. Delaunay's mastery lies in his ability to fuse bits of reality with a dynamic palette that ranges from serene blues and gentle lavenders to bursts of pink and dashes of deep black.In "Window on the City No. 3," Delaunay does not just paint the city; he reinvents it, giving us a vision fragmented yet harmonious, where the flux of urban life is echoed in the shifting surfaces and depths of the canvas.
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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.