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Vite! Vite!, by Yves Tanguy, oil, 1926

Vite! Vite!

Yves Tanguy

1926

oil

panel

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Vite! Vite! is a 1926 oil by Yves Tanguy, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Yves Tanguy
When & what style?
1926
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a dark, moody landscape with abstract shapes and figures. The palette is muted, with shades of gray, brown, and black dominating the scene. In the foreground, strange, organic forms emerge from the darkness, while in the background, vague, human-like figures seem to be moving or floating. One interesting detail is the use of bold, expressive brushstrokes to create a sense of energy and movement in the painting. The artist's use of color and texture adds depth and complexity to the work. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the work of artist Yves Tanguy.

About the artist

Portrait of Yves Tanguy
Artist

Yves Tanguy

Raymond Georges Yves Tanguy (5 January 1900 – 15 January 1955), known as just Yves Tanguy (; French: ), was a French Surrealist painter, known for his abstract landscapes.

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