A Composition
1930
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1930
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Dominant colour
A Composition is a 1930 oil by Mainie Harriet Jellett, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This abstract painting is a colorful, swirling composition. The shapes are geometric and overlapping, with curved lines and sharp edges. The colors are vibrant, with shades of orange, yellow, green, blue, and brown. The painting has a dynamic, energetic feel to it. The shapes seem to be moving and twisting, creating a sense of tension and movement. The colors are bold and expressive, adding to the overall sense of energy and emotion. If you're interested in learning more about this style of abstract art, you might want to look up the artist Mainie Harriet Jellett.
Mary Harriet Jellett (29 April 1897 – 16 February 1944) was an Irish painter whose Decoration (1923) was among the first abstract paintings shown in Ireland when it was exhibited at the Society of Dublin Painters Group Show in 1923.
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