Who painted Landscape with black figure?

Landscape with black figure was painted by Amadeo de Souza Cardoso in 1914.

Where can I see Landscape with black figure?

Landscape with black figure is held by Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.

What movement is Landscape with black figure?

Landscape with black figure is associated with Cubism Analytic.

Can I buy a print of Landscape with black figure?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape with black figure are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape with black figure

Amadeo de Souza Cardoso , 1914

Landscape with black figure is an oil painting by the Cubism Analytic artist Amadeo de Souza Cardoso. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with black figure is a 1914 oil painting by Portuguese modernist Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso, blending avant-garde influences with a distinct Cubist approach.

Subject & Meaning

The painting contrasts a dark, foreground figure against a vibrant, fragmented landscape of blues, greens, browns, and beiges, evoking energy and dynamic tension.

Technique & Style

Characterized by bold brushstrokes and vivid, abstracted forms, the work embodies the analytic Cubist style, with a focus on geometric fragmentation and expressive color.

History & Provenance

Created between Souza-Cardoso's periods in Paris and Manhufe, the painting is now part of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum's collection.

Context

Reflecting Souza-Cardoso's engagement with early 20th-century European avant-garde, particularly Cubism, the work situates him within the broader modernist movement.