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The Three Windows, the Tower and the Wheel, by Robert Delaunay, oil, 1912

The Three Windows, the Tower and the Wheel

Robert Delaunay

1912

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Orphism Early Modern Abstract Eiffel Tower

Dominant colour

Overview

The Three Windows, the Tower and the Wheel is a 1912 oil by Robert Delaunay, a Orphism work, depicting Eiffel Tower, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Robert Delaunay
When & what style?
1912 · Orphism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

The painting is called The Three Windows, the Tower and the Wheel. It was made by Robert Delaunay in 1912. The artist was French and created this work using oil paint, which is a common medium for art. This painting is abstract, meaning it doesn't depict realistic scenes. Robert Delaunay's work is interesting because he experimented with colors and shapes. Check out the Museum of Modern Art to learn more about this artist and his style.

About the artist

Portrait of Robert Delaunay
Artist

Robert Delaunay

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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