Lausanne Abstract (c.1918) by Francis Picabia

Lausanne Abstract - Francis Picabia - c.1918

Artwork Information

TitleLausanne Abstract
ArtistFrancis Picabia
Datec.1918
Mediumoil,cardboard
Dimensions75 x 49 cm
Art MovementAbstract Art
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Lausanne Abstract

The artwork titled “Lausanne Abstract,” created by Francis Picabia circa 1918, is an oil painting on cardboard. It belongs to the Abstract Art movement and measures 75 by 49 centimeters. Currently housed in a private collection, this piece epitomizes the abstract genre.

In “Lausanne Abstract,” the viewer is confronted with an array of forms and symbols meticulously placed against a yellowish-brown background. Distinguishable elements include a spiraling dotted line, several stars, and various dynamic shapes. Vibrant blue circles stand out prominently amidst other geometric illustrations, each contributing to the rhythmic and seemingly spontaneous composition. The piece exudes an aura of unrestrained creativity, typical of Picabia’s abstract works, where the interplay of lines, forms, and colors invites the observer to explore beyond conventional representation.

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