The artwork “Guitare verticale (1ère version)” was created by Le Corbusier in 1920. This piece is an example of the Purism art movement and falls within the still life genre.
“Guitare verticale (1ère version)” presents an arrangement of objects, including abstract forms that evoke a vertical guitar, a bottle with geometric facets, and other sharp-edged shapes. The muted color palette, dominated by shades of grey, brown, and black, combined with the precise, rectilinear composition, reflect the Purist emphasis on order and clarity. The artwork showcases Le Corbusier’s skill in harmonizing geometric simplicity with a subtle, contemplative still life setting.
