Composition with Five Figures

T. Lux Feininger

Created:

Movement:

1931

Expressionism

key Notes:

Abstract figuration, dynamic composition.

Dimensions:

30 1/4 x 40 1/4 in. (76.8 x 102.2 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Composition with Five Figures," created by T. Lux Feininger in 1919, exemplifies the artist's exploration of abstraction and form, reflecting the influence of both Expressionism and Cubism. The painting is notable for its dynamic arrangement of figures, which conveys a sense of movement and interaction, contributing to Feininger's reputation as a significant figure in early 20th-century modernist art.

Description of the work:

"Composition with Five Figures" by T. Lux Feininger is characterized by its dynamic arrangement of abstracted forms, utilizing a palette of muted earth tones contrasted with vibrant accents. The figures are rendered in a stylized manner, emphasizing geometric shapes and interlocking planes that create a sense of movement and interaction within the composition.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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