1912
oil
canvas
From the collection of Musée d'art moderne de Paris
L'Équipe de Cardiff is a 1912 oil by Robert Delaunay, held at Musée d'art moderne de Paris.
This painting depicts a group of men in athletic attire, with one man in the center holding a rugby ball above his head. The scene is set against a backdrop of abstract shapes and colors, including a yellow rectangle with red text that reads "ASTRA" and a red spiral staircase. The men are dressed in various colors, with some wearing white and blue striped shirts, while others wear orange or maroon shorts. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of energy and movement, with the men appearing to be in the midst of a game or practice. The use of bold colors and geometric shapes gives the painting a dynamic and modern feel. To learn more about the artist's use of color and composition, look up the technique of glazing.
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.
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