The artwork entitled “La Canebière Street, Marseilles – View Through the Balcony Grille” was created by Laszlo Moholy-Nagy in 1928. It is a significant work within the Constructivism art movement and belongs to the cityscape genre.
The artwork presents a view of La Canebière Street in Marseilles, observed through the decorative elements of a balcony grille. The perspective from the elevated vantage point imbues the scene with dynamic angles and geometric patterns, typical of Constructivist aesthetics. The bustling street below, captured in black and white, features numerous automobiles and pedestrians, illustrating the urban activity of the time. The interplay of shadows and light, filtered through the intricate grille, adds a layer of complexity to the composition, reflecting Moholy-Nagy’s experimental approach to photography.
