{"product_id":"abstract-composition-with-semicircles-sonia-delaunay","title":"Abstract Composition with Semicircles - Sonia Delaunay","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic lithograph by Sonia Delaunay, featuring rhythmic concentric semicircles and a bold, high-chroma colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonia Delaunay was a central figure in the development of Orphism, a movement that prioritised the use of colour and geometric form to create a sense of rhythm and movement. This work displays her characteristic approach to abstraction, where the canvas is treated as a field for the interaction of pure colour and shape. The composition is structured around a series of concentric semicircles, which are arranged to suggest a dynamic, rotating motion across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelaunay often explored the concept of simultaneity, a theory that suggests colours placed next to one another influence the perception of their neighbours. In this piece, the juxtaposition of high-chroma hues, such as yellow, orange, and blue, against neutral blacks and greys, creates a visual tension. The forms are not static; they appear to expand and contract, reflecting the artist's interest in the physics of light and the optical effects of colour theory. Her background in textile design is evident in the precise, rhythmic arrangement of the shapes, which maintain a balance between order and spontaneity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many of her contemporaries who sought to represent the physical world, Delaunay focused on the emotional and sensory impact of abstract elements. The lithographic medium allows for a flat, clean application of colour, which reinforces the graphic quality of the design. This print captures the essence of her later career, where she distilled her earlier experiments with light and motion into clear, bold geometric statements. The work is a clear example of her ability to translate complex theoretical ideas into accessible, visual compositions that remain engaging through their balance of form and hue.\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=\"\/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=\"\/products\/bermuda-in-oleander-time-adolph-treidler-1\" 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;\"\u003eBermuda in Oleander Time - Adolph Treidler — Adolph Treidler\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":58877439050063,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58877488005455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58877488038223,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Abstract-Composition-with-Semicircles_Poster_CompositorV1_1790309607210.jpg?v=1790310272","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/abstract-composition-with-semicircles-sonia-delaunay","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}