Orphism · 1930
Circular Forms (Robert Delaunay, 1930)
Robert Delaunay (1885–1941) made Circular Forms. It dates from 1930. It belongs to the Orphism movement. It is made in oil on canvas. It is kept at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, United States of America.
- 1930
- Oil On Canvas
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York
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StatsCircular Forms, in brief
- Title
- Circular Forms
- Artist
- Robert Delaunay (1885–1941)
- Artist born in
- Paris, France
- Date
- 1930
- Medium
- Oil On Canvas
- Where to see it
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, United States of America
- Movement
- Orphism
- Subject
- abstract composition, geometric forms, circular design, color field art, modern abstraction, dynamic shapes
Which museum holds Circular Forms?
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
New York, United States of America
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Robert Delaunay, Circular Forms (1930), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Public domain.
Questions on Circular Forms, answered
Where is "Circular Forms" by Robert Delaunay on display today?
The original "Circular Forms" by Robert Delaunay is held at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, United States of America. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.
In what year was "Circular Forms" by Robert Delaunay created?
"Circular Forms" by Robert Delaunay was created in 1930.
What medium is "Circular Forms" by Robert Delaunay executed in?
Robert Delaunay used the oil on canvas technique for "Circular Forms". The technique defines the material nature of the original work.
What is "Circular Forms" about?
"Circular Forms" by Robert Delaunay depicts: abstract composition, geometric forms, circular design, color field art, modern abstraction, dynamic shapes, planar geometry.
Is "Circular Forms" by Robert Delaunay in the public domain?
The copyright answer for "Circular Forms" by Robert Delaunay: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
Which artist is "Circular Forms" attributed to?
The artist behind "Circular Forms" is Robert Delaunay. The work is catalogued under Robert Delaunay's name.
What art movement does "Circular Forms" by Robert Delaunay belong to?
The movement associated with "Circular Forms" by Robert Delaunay is Orphism. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.
Where does "Circular Forms" fall in Robert Delaunay's career?
"Circular Forms" belongs to the Mature Period of Robert Delaunay's career. This classification relates the work to the artist's development.
How old was Robert Delaunay when creating "Circular Forms" in 1930?
Robert Delaunay was 45 years old when creating "Circular Forms" in 1930. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1885.
About the artist, Robert Delaunay
1885–1941, France
Robert Delaunay
A Pioneer of Abstract Color: The Life and Art of Robert Delaunay Robert Delaunay, born in Paris in 1885, emerged as a pivotal figure in the radical artistic shifts of the early twentieth century. Though initially drawn to more traditional forms of painting, his journey led him toward an exploration of color and light that would ultimately define his legacy and contribute significantly to the birth of abstract art. Delaunay wasn’t merely interested in *representing* the world; he sought to capture its very essence through a vibrant language of geometric shapes and luminous hues, co-founding the Orphism movement with his wife, Sonia Delaunay, and others who shared their vision. His early life was marked by a degree of instability – his parents divorced when he was young, and he was raised by relatives – but this perhaps fostered an independent spirit that would serve him well in challenging artistic conventions.
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