Artwork
La Tour
La Tour is a print by Robert Delaunay. It dates from 1926 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1989.59
- Credit line
- John L. Severance Fund
About this work
Overview
La Tour, a 1926 print by Robert Delaunay, is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. The work depicts a prominent church tower looming over a cityscape.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of La Tour is a towering church steeple that dominates the composition, with the surrounding cityscape rendered in minimal detail, emphasizing the tower's prominence.
Technique & Style
Characterized by jagged, uneven lines and sharp angular forms, the print features rough interplay of shadows and light, with smudged areas creating a sense of spontaneity. The bold, expressive handling suggests a hand-drawn quality, despite being a print, further emphasized by the signature 'P. Delaunay'.
History & Provenance
Created in 1926 by Robert Delaunay, La Tour is currently held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Delaunay was a French artist of the School of Paris movement; who, with his wife Sonia Delaunay and others, co-founded the Orphism art movement, noted for its use of strong colours and geometric shapes.
