{"product_id":"revolution-1968-sonia-delaunay","title":"Revolution 1968 - Sonia Delaunay","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking 1968 lithograph by Sonia Delaunay, featuring her signature use of concentric circles and bold, rhythmic colour blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph by Sonia Delaunay, titled Revolution 1968, captures the artist's lifelong engagement with the interplay of colour and geometric form. Delaunay, a central figure in the development of Orphism, utilised concentric circles and intersecting arcs to create a sense of rhythmic movement across the picture plane. The composition relies on the juxtaposition of saturated hues against neutral tones, a technique she refined throughout her career in both fine art and textile design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work features a series of overlapping circular segments that expand from a dark, central core. By layering these shapes, Delaunay generates a dynamic visual energy that avoids static representation. The use of high-contrast colour blocks, including lime green, deep blue, and bright red, demonstrates her mastery of simultaneous contrast, a theory she explored alongside her husband, Robert Delaunay. The textured areas, rendered with fine, hatched lines, provide a tactile quality that balances the flat, opaque fields of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1968, the piece reflects the aesthetic language Delaunay developed over several decades. Her approach to abstraction prioritised the autonomy of colour, allowing it to function as the primary subject rather than a descriptive tool. The inclusion of the text 'REVOLUTION 1968' at the base anchors the abstract forms within a specific historical moment, yet the visual structure remains rooted in the universal principles of geometry and light. This print offers a clear example of her ability to translate complex theoretical concepts into accessible, graphic compositions. The balance between the rigid circular geometry and the fluid application of pigment creates a tension that is characteristic of her later graphic work. It is a study in how simple shapes, when arranged with precision, can convey a sense of momentum and structural harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/foundations-building-at-night-joseph-pennell\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFoundations, Building at Night - Joseph Pennell — Joseph Pennell\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sonia Delaunay","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58842845086031,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58842881327439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58842881360207,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Revolution-1968_Poster_CompositorV1_1790009583458.jpg?v=1790011624","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/revolution-1968-sonia-delaunay","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}