Simon Hantaï

Handl, Simon

French, born Hungary, 1922 - 2008

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The image displays intersecting angular shapes and lines in a complex pattern. Bright colors, such as yellows, oranges, and purples, are layered between the white geometric shapes.
Simon Hantaï, Untitled, 1971, watercolor on prepared, folded linen, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Olga Hirshhorn), 2015.143.1396

Untitled

Simon Hantaï · 1971 · watercolor on prepared, folded linen ·  Accession ID  2015.143.1396

This painting shows jagged, angular shapes in bright red and white, creating a dynamic and abstract composition. The sharp, pointed forms resemble shards, leaves, or even birds, all with varied directions and sizes.
Simon Hantaï, Étude, 1969, oil on canvas, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2012.20.1

Étude

Simon Hantaï · 1969 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2012.20.1

This painting features irregular dark blue shapes on a tan background. The shapes are a mix of angular and rounded forms, and they feature thin cracks, making them appear fragmented or broken. The shapes fill up most of the space, with one in the center stretching across the canvas horizontally, while smaller circular ones fill the top of the image.
Simon Hantaï, Meun, 1968, oil on canvas, Gift of Zsuzsa Hantaï, 2019.53.1

Meun

Simon Hantaï · 1968 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  2019.53.1

The image shows an abstract composition of swirling, intertwining lines and amorphous shapes. Predominantly in shades of green, with patches of black, white, and blue. The background is beige with splattered white patterns. The artwork suggests natural elements like trees and vines but remains open to interpretation with its lack of defined borders.
Simon Hantaï, Composition, Green, 1950, ink and gouache over a reproduction?, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1804

Composition, Green

Simon Hantaï · 1950 · ink and gouache over a reproduction? ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1804

The image displays wavy and curved black outlines on a colorful background. The abstract design includes interwoven shapes in gold, red, and blue. The gold and red tones suggest flames or autumn leaves, while the blue patches add depth.
Simon Hantaï, Composition III, Dark, gouache and ink?, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1803

Composition III, Dark

Simon Hantaï · · gouache and ink? ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1803

The image shows swirling lines and amorphous shapes against a dark background. Some shapes hint at organic structures resembling tree branches or twisted vines, while other elements resemble eye-like patterns. The color palette includes earthy tones with touches of turquoise, pink, and red, creating a layered depth in the image.
Simon Hantaï, Composition II, Dark, ink, gouache, pastel, and varnish? on paper mounted on a poster for Galerie 8, rue St. Julien, Le Pauvre, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1802

Composition II, Dark

Simon Hantaï · · ink, gouache, pastel, and varnish? on paper mounted on a poster for Galerie 8, rue St. Julien, Le Pauvre ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1802

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Tabula

Simon Hantaï · 1973 · acrylic on canvas ·  Accession ID  2025.92.1