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Monumental II

Creator: Sonia Delaunay
Offered by: Modern Masters Tapestries

Description
Dimensions: 118 x 63 in. (301 x 159 cm)
Material: Handwoven wool tapestry by Atelier Pinton, Aubusson, France
Artist signature: Signed “Sonia Delaunay”
Date: 1971
Serial: 5/6

Sonia Delaunay “Monumental II” Tapestry
Modern Masters Tapestrie Gallery is thrilled to present Sonia Delaunay’s Monumental II. This magnificent tapestry exemplifies Delaunay’s renowned artistic vision and stands as a crowning achievement of her career.

Delaunay was celebrated for her groundbreaking approach to composition, where elements of Cubism and Futurism merge with a vibrant color palette. She wasn’t simply borrowing from these movements; rather, she took their core principles and reinterpreted them through her own unique lens. This resulted in a style that emphasized the interplay of geometric shapes and planes of color. These elements don’t simply sit statically on the canvas; they overlap, interlock, and seem to vibrate with an inner energy. This creates a sense of dynamism and movement, drawing the viewer into the captivating world Delaunay has constructed.

Further elevating her work was her mastery of color. Delaunay believed that colors possessed a powerful emotional impact and could even evoke a sense of rhythm and movement. She meticulously selected and juxtaposed colors to create a harmonious yet energetic effect. This interplay of color is a defining characteristic of her style, and it plays a central role in the captivating impact of Monumental II.

Bibliography
Sonia Delaunay: A Retrospective. Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York, The Buffalo Fine Arts Academy, 1980. A similar copy is reproduced on page 210.
Stanley Baron. Sonia Delaunay, her life, her work. Ed. Jacques Damase, Paris, 1995. A similar copy reproduced on page 183.
Tapestries by Sonia Delaunay, Exhibition catalogue, Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris, Weber, Paris 1972. A similar copy reproduced on pages 20-21

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Handwoven wool tapestry.
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1971
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	749007

Dimensions

W.	118.5 in;	H.	62.6 in;
W.	301 cm;	H.	159 cm;

Message from Seller:

At Modern Masters Tapestries, we offer a curated collection of exceptional 20th-century tapestries and artistic rugs, featuring works by renowned artists like Sonia Delaunay and Alexander Calder. Founded by art connoisseur Didier Marien as a branch of the esteemed Boccara Gallery, our passion for textile art spans over 35 years. For more information, contact us at 228.343.4620 or info@mmtapestries.com.