Composition with Three Figures II

T. Lux Feininger

Created:
Movement:
1939
Cubism
key Notes:
Abstract forms, dynamic interaction.
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Dimensions:
30 1/4 x 40 1/4 in. (76.8 x 102.2 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Composition with Three Figures II by T. Lux Feininger

Composition with Three Figures II, created in 1939 by T. Lux Feininger, is an exemplary work of modernist art rendered in oil on canvas. The painting reflects Feininger's engagement with the Bauhaus movement, where he was both a student and a practitioner, absorbing its principles of integrating art, craft, and technology. Feininger, the son of renowned artist Lyonel Feininger, was deeply influenced by his father's work and the avant-garde environment of the Bauhaus. This piece is notable for its dynamic composition and abstract representation, characteristic of Feininger's exploration of form and color. The painting contributes to the historical narrative of modern art by encapsulating the transition from representational to abstract art during the early 20th century. Feininger's work, including this painting, continues to be studied for its innovative approach and its reflection of the cultural and artistic shifts of its time.

Description of the work:

"Composition with Three Figures II" by T. Lux Feininger, created in 1939, is an oil on canvas that exemplifies the artist's engagement with modernist abstraction and dynamic composition. The painting features three stylized figures, reflecting Feininger's Bauhaus influences and his exploration of form and movement.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Composition with Three Figures II