Two Leaved Screen, Leda and the Swan (recto) (1925) by Matthew Smith

Two Leaved Screen, Leda and the Swan (recto) - Matthew Smith - 1925

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TitleTwo Leaved Screen, Leda and the Swan (recto)
ArtistMatthew Smith
Date1925
Art MovementFauvism

About Two Leaved Screen, Leda and the Swan (recto)

The artwork “Two Leaved Screen, Leda and the Swan (recto)” was created by the artist Matthew Smith in 1925. Adhering to the Fauvism movement, this piece is a mythological painting that depicts the well-known narrative of Leda and the Swan.

The artwork is a double-paneled composition, united in theme yet divided in physical space. It portrays the interaction between Leda and the swan, a subject rooted in classical mythology. The colors are robust and expressive, characteristic of the Fauvist style, with energetic strokes and a vivid color palette. The figures are somewhat abstracted and amorphous, invoking an emotional intensity rather than a precise realism. The depiction is both dynamic and intimate, enveloped in a spectrum of colors that evoke the fervent tones Fauvism is celebrated for.

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