Composition with Three Figures II

T. Lux Feininger

Created:

Movement:

1939

Cubism

key Notes:

Abstract forms, dynamic interaction.

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 Three Figures II," created by T. Lux Feininger in 1930, exemplifies the artist's exploration of abstraction and form, reflecting the influence of both German Expressionism and the Bauhaus movement. The painting is notable for its dynamic interplay of geometric shapes and figures, which underscores Feininger's interest in the synthesis of color and structure, contributing to the broader discourse on modernist art in the early 20th century.

Description of the work:

"Composition with Three Figures II" by T. Lux Feininger features a dynamic arrangement of abstracted forms that suggest the presence of three figures, rendered in a palette dominated by muted earth tones and vibrant accents. The composition is characterized by geometric shapes and a rhythmic interplay of lines, creating a sense of movement and depth within the spatial confines of the canvas.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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