The artwork entitled “Tête de femme, Vézelay” was created by the artist Le Corbusier in the year 1943. It belongs to the Cubism art movement and falls under the genre of figurative art.
In this piece, the viewer is presented with an abstract interpretation of a female’s head, rendered in a distinctly cubist style. The left side of the composition features a profile view of the woman’s head, with geometric shapes and bold contours emphasizing the facial features. The use of a muted color palette dominated by shades of grey, blue, and ochre is interrupted by the striking red of the hair, drawing immediate attention. On the right, abstract architectural elements suggest a connection to Le Corbusier’s architectural background, blending organic and constructed forms. The juxtaposition of these different elements within the same plane exemplifies the cubist fascination with fragmented forms and multiple perspectives. The overall composition invites the viewer to contemplate the interplay between human and architectural forms in Le Corbusier’s unique artistic vision.
