Henri Laurens

French, 1885 - 1954

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The image features geometric shapes on a neutral brown backdrop. Shapes include angular and curved forms, with one paper displaying the word "MUSIQUE." Dark and light colors contrast in the composition. Some shapes resemble musical instruments or sheet music components, like a rounded edge similar to a string instrument body and a dark triangular form suggestive of a music stand or sheet.
Henri Laurens, L'Instrument de Musique, 1916, collage with charcoal and white chalk on brown paperboard, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1981.97.1

L'Instrument de Musique

Henri Laurens · 1916 · collage with charcoal and white chalk on brown paperboard ·  Accession ID  1981.97.1

The image shows an arrangement of geometric shapes and lines, with contours and curves forming an abstract composition. In the center, there is an outline resembling a guitar with strings connected by rectangles and dotted patterns. On the left, curved and wavy lines suggest organic shapes, along with the word "Valencia." Throughout the image, there are dots and checks creating a sense of rhythm.
Henri Laurens, Valencia, etching in black on laid paper, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.43

Valencia

Henri Laurens · · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2002.98.43