“Blue Figure in a Chair,” created circa 1931 by artist Arshile Gorky, is an abstract cubist painting rendered in oil on canvas. Measuring 48 by 38 centimeters, this piece belongs to a private collection. The formal composition of the painting features a blue, abstracted figure seemingly seated in a chair, breaking traditional representational boundaries as influenced by the Cubism movement.
The artwork presents a complex interplay of geometric forms and fragmented shapes, with a muted palette punctuated by subtle hues of blue, yellow, red, and stark blacks and whites. The figure, though abstracted, hints at human form, with fluid curves and angular segments that draw the viewer’s gaze throughout the composition. The juxtaposition of solid colors and intricate lines creates a dynamic visual rhythm, inviting contemplation and a deepened appreciation for Gorky’s innovative approach to abstraction.