The artwork titled “Monochrome yellow, red and green (theater)” was created by Yves Klein in 1954. This piece is associated with the Nouveau Réalisme art movement and falls under the genre of interior.
The artwork features a theatrical interior scene characterized by three prominent vertical rectangles of solid colors: yellow, red, and green. These vivid, monochromatic blocks are centrally positioned and dominate the composition. Surrounding the colored shapes, there are light purple curtains that frame the scene from both sides, indicating a theater stage. The lower portion of the artwork includes a sketched depiction of a stage outline with multiple indistinct figures or objects, suggesting an audience perspective looking towards the stage. The use of bold, singular colors and simple geometric shapes exemplifies Yves Klein’s exploration of monochromatic studies and spatial forms, hallmarks of the Nouveau Réalisme movement.
