Galerie Mont The Large Portuguese – Robert Delaunay^ Delaunay

The Large Portuguese is a work created in 1916 by Robert Delaunay, illustrating his evolution towards an abstract and geometric style, characteristic of Orphism. The painting depicts a Portuguese woman, whose face and body are deconstructed into geometric and coloured forms, translating the fragmentation of reality into a multitude of facets.

Circular and angular shapes dominate the composition, creating dynamic movement and visual harmony. Contrasting colours, combining warm and cold tones, add depth and intensity to the work. The juxtaposition of geometric elements and colour shades reveals the artist’s desire to break figurative conventions and explore new approaches to representation. The Large Portuguese thus embodies the experimentation and innovation that characterise the work of Robert Delaunay.

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