Daughter Born without a Mother (1917) by Francis Picabia

Daughter Born without a Mother - Francis Picabia - 1917

Artwork Information

TitleDaughter Born without a Mother
ArtistFrancis Picabia
Date1917
Mediumwatercolor,oil,board
Art MovementDada
Current LocationScottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh, UK

About Daughter Born without a Mother

“Daughter Born without a Mother” is an artwork by Francis Picabia, created in 1917. It is executed in the mediums of watercolor and oil on board, and it is part of the Dada movement, falling under the genre of figurative art. This notable piece is housed in the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

The artwork presents a complex interplay of forms and structures, predominantly characterized by mechanical elements rendered in dark green against a muted, textured background of gold and beige. The central motif appears to be an abstract representation of machinery, likely reflecting the Dadaists’ fascination with technology and industrialization juxtaposed with human forms. The intricate components, including gears and levers, evoke the mechanistic ethos of the era and connote themes of creation and existence that resonate with the artwork’s title. The careful use of line and color demonstrates Picabia’s unique approach, aligning with the unconventional and avant-garde tendencies of the Dada movement. Visually striking, the artwork invites viewers to decipher its underlying symbolism and appreciate its aesthetic and conceptual depth.

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