The artwork titled “Deux femmes étendues” was created by Le Corbusier in 1940. This piece belongs to the Cubism and Surrealism art movements and falls within the genre of nude painting (nu).
“Deux femmes étendues” features two nude female figures reclining against a multifaceted, abstracted backdrop. The composition employs a combination of fluid and geometric forms typical of Cubism, with the anatomical representation of the figures rendered in bold yet simplified contours. The use of contrasting colors, such as pinks, purples, and reds set against cooler hues, adds to the surreal quality of the scene. The figures are intertwined in an almost dreamlike environment, emphasizing both the physicality and abstraction inherent in Le Corbusier’s approach. The artwork reflects a harmonious blend of the structured aesthetic of Cubism and the more whimsical, imaginative aspects of Surrealism.
