The artwork titled “La flamme,” created by the artist Wols in 1947, belongs to the Tachisme movement and is categorized within the abstract genre. This artwork exemplifies the defining characteristics of Tachisme, with its spontaneous brushstrokes and gestural abstraction.
“La flamme” presents a vibrant and dynamic composition, predominantly using a palette of reds, greens, and blacks with interspersed whites, set against a muted background. The central figure appears to resemble an abstract, flame-like form, rendered with vigorous and fluid brushstrokes. The texture is rich and varied, giving a sense of movement and intensity. The artwork captures the essence of emotional expression and spontaneity, quintessential to the Tachisme movement.
