The artwork titled “Abstract,” created by Wyndham Lewis in 1932, is a genre painting belonging to the Cubism art movement. This piece exemplifies the structural and multi-faceted characteristics of Cubism, portraying abstract forms and geometric figures.
The artwork features a composition of angular shapes and intersecting planes, primarily composed of earthy tones with sporadic bright hues. Dominated by a series of geometric forms, the piece suggests an architectural landscape with a combination of sharp edges and curves. The background exhibits a gradient of dark to light colors, contributing to the depth of the scene. The use of lines and planes creates a sense of movement, drawing the viewer’s eye across the various elements of the composition.
