Two Heads (1935) by Marie Laurencin

Two Heads - Marie Laurencin - 1935

Artwork Information

TitleTwo Heads
ArtistMarie Laurencin
Date1935
Art MovementExpressionism

About Two Heads

The artwork “Two Heads” by Marie Laurencin, created in 1935, is a notable piece within the Expressionism movement and belongs to the portrait genre. The painting displays two female figures with delicate features and a soft, subdued palette dominated by shades of white, gray, and faint hues of pink and yellow. Both subjects appear contemplative and ethereal, with their elongated faces and gentle expressions evoking a sense of introspective melancholy. Laurencin’s nuanced brushwork and the subtle intermingling of colors contribute to the dreamlike quality of the artwork, where the forms of the figures almost blend into the muted background, enhancing the emotive and expressive nature of the piece. The presence of the signature and the date in the upper right corner underscores the personal touch and period of creation, anchoring the artwork within its historical context.

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