The artwork titled “Deux femmes fantasques” was created by Le Corbusier in the year 1937. This piece belongs to the art movements of Cubism and Surrealism and falls under the genre of nude painting (nu).
The artwork features a composition that is emblematic of both Cubism and Surrealism, characterized by geometric abstraction and dream-like imagery. It depicts two female figures rendered in a complex array of shapes, lines, and colors, intertwining to form an intricate and fragmented visual narrative. The forms are flattened and abstracted, with body parts and facial features dispersed across the canvas in a non-traditional, almost puzzle-like arrangement. The piece employs a bold color palette, including hues of blue, green, and earthy tones, which enhance the surreal and fragmented nature of the figures. The use of line and form in this artwork demonstrates Le Corbusier’s exploration of the human figure through the lens of Cubist abstraction, combined with the fantastical and imaginative qualities of Surrealism.
