Representative work by Robert Delaunay
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Artist

Robert Delaunay

1885–1941 · French

  • Collège François-de-Laval

Robert Delaunay developed an abstract language based on chromatic contrast, circular rhythm and the modern city. Eiffel Tower paintings, Windows and Circular Forms progressively loosened observed motifs until color itself became structural.

Painting; drawing; design

Major Works

  • 1911Eiffel Tower
  • 1911–12The Red Tower
  • 1912Simultaneous Windows on the City
  • 1912Windows Open Simultaneously (First Part, Third Motif)
  • 1913Circular Forms
  • 1914Homage to Blériot
  • 1916Portuguese Woman
  • 1930Rhythm, Joy of Life
  • 1934Endless Rhythm
  • 1937Air, Iron and Water

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