Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

What is Orphism?

What is Orphism?

Orphism is an abstract style of painting influenced by Cubism, developed by Sonia and Robert Delaunay. The term was coined around 1912 by French poet Guillaume Apollinaire to differentiate the Delaunays' work from Cubism, emphasizing their focus on vibrant color and light. The name Orphism is inspired by the Greek musician Orpheus, symbolizing the movement's lyrical and harmonious qualities.

Sonia Delaunay

Labyrinthe, 1929 - 1980

Tapestry

Tapestry

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Sonia Delaunay

Untitled, C. 1930

Drawing / Watercolor

Watercolor

EUR 4,200

Sonia Delaunay

Dance Endless Rhythm (1923), 1994

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 720

Sonia Delaunay

Jazz, c. 1994

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Sonia Delaunay

Carrés Magique, c. 1980

Tapestry

Tapestry

EUR 10,900

Sonia Delaunay

Le Guépard, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

EUR 4,250

Sonia Delaunay

Totem, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 4,850

Sonia Delaunay

Gravure I, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Etching

USD 1,950

Sonia Delaunay

Untitled,

Painting

Gouache

GBP 10,150

Sonia Delaunay

Composition Etching, 1965

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 1,550

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Charcoal

Charcoal is made from charred wood and is used in both initial sketches and finished drawings. It can be easily smudged or erased, making it versatile for corrections. To make charcoal drawings permanent, a fixative like resin or gum is required. It’s especially useful for sketching first ideas on walls or canvas.

Acrylic paint

Acrylic paint is a fast-drying paint made from pigment suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion. It is water-soluble when wet but becomes water-resistant once dry. Acrylic paints offer unique characteristics that are not easily achieved with other media, allowing for effects similar to both oil and watercolor paintings while providing their own distinct qualities.

Oil on paper

Oil on paper is a technique that allows painters to use economical paper without needing to apply a primer before painting. Artists can combine oil paints with solvents to achieve effects similar to watercolor, such as color washes, spattering, and mingling of colors with thinned paint.

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