The artwork, titled “Untitled gouache (Illustration for Tristan Tzara’s ‘Le fruit permis’)” and created by Sonia Delaunay in 1956, is rendered using gouache on paper. This piece belongs to the Orphism art movement and is categorized under the genre of illustration.
The artwork features a composition characterized by a central arrangement of geometric shapes and bold colors. Dominated by a stark contrast of color blocks, the composition includes two black squares, two red rectangles, a green semicircle, a green quarter circle, and a blue semicircle. The geometric shapes intersect and overlap, creating a dynamic visual interplay. The entire composition is set against a white background, which enhances the vividness of the colors and the sharpness of the geometric forms. The minimalist aesthetic and use of strong color contrasts align with the principles of Orphism, emphasizing pure abstraction, the sensory appeal of colors, and rhythmic use of shapes.
