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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
Dubonnet - Sonia Delaunay
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A 1914 abstract composition by Sonia Delaunay that integrates commercial typography with the geometric principles of Orphism.
Sonia Delaunay produced this work in 1914, reflecting her engagement with the commercial sphere through the lens of avant-garde abstraction. The composition centres on the typography of the Dubonnet brand, a popular French aperitif, which she integrates into a field of geometric forms and colour planes. This approach aligns with her theory of simultaneity, where the interaction of contrasting colours creates a sense of movement and rhythm across the surface.
The painting demonstrates the application of Orphism, a movement she developed alongside her husband, Robert Delaunay. Rather than relying on traditional perspective, the work uses overlapping circular segments and rectangular blocks to construct space. The letters of the word 'DUBONNET' are fragmented, becoming part of the structural arrangement rather than mere text. The palette consists of primary and secondary hues, applied with visible brushwork that maintains the materiality of the paint.
This piece occupies a unique position in her career, bridging the gap between fine art and graphic design. Delaunay frequently applied her aesthetic to textiles, fashion, and advertising, believing that art should permeate daily life. By choosing a commercial subject, she challenged the boundaries between high art and the mass-produced imagery of the early twentieth century. The work remains a clear example of her ability to synthesise modern industrial branding with the principles of non-representational painting. Her focus on the optical effects of colour ensures that the viewer experiences the composition as a dynamic, shifting arrangement of light and form.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Dubonnet - Sonia Delaunay
Ordinarie pris
Från £37.00 GBP
Reapris
Från £37.00 GBP
Ordinarie pris
Fine Art Poster / Small Square (30x30 cm) / -
Artist Biography
Sonia Delaunay
Delaunay's first marriage was a practical arrangement. Wilhelm Uhde was a German art dealer and closeted homosexual. The marriage covered for his sexuality while preventing her family from forcing her to return to Russia. Through Uhde she met Robert Delaunay, amicably divorced, and married Robert in 1910. Their son Charles was born in January 1911. She made a patchwork quilt for his crib from scraps of fabric, a spontaneous collage of geometry and colour. The quilt is now in the Musee National d'Art Moderne in Paris.
She was born Sara Stern in 1885 in Hradyzk, Ukraine. At five, her wealthy uncle Henri Terk adopted her and took her to St Petersburg. She grew up with access to art collections, European travel, and a good education. She studied in Karlsruhe, moved to Paris in 1905, and absorbed the Fauvists and Post-Impressionists. After meeting Robert, they developed what Guillaume Apollinaire named Orphism: a variant of Cubism built on pure colour, geometric abstraction, and dynamic movement. Their shared foundation was Chevreul's colour theory of simultaneous contrast, where adjacent colours alter each other's appearance.
In 1913, she sewed the simultaneous dress by hand from scraps of men's tailoring cloth, velvet, silk, and fur. It was designed to match the energy of the foxtrot and tango at Le Bal Bullier, a popular Parisian dance hall. Apollinaire urged readers to visit the Bal Bullier on Thursdays when the Delaunays arrived wearing her creations. The same year, she collaborated with Blaise Cendrars on La Prose du Transsiberien, a two-metre vertical fold-out combining his poem with her abstract colour panels. It is described as the first complete fusion of poetry and painting.
She treated painting, textiles, and fashion as a single practice. She set up a studio in their apartment, opened a fashion house called Sonia, and had her textile line picked up by one of Europe's biggest fabric manufacturers. In 1964, she became the first living woman to have a retrospective at the Louvre. She was seventy-nine. She died in 1979, aged ninety-four.
She was born Sara Stern in 1885 in Hradyzk, Ukraine. At five, her wealthy uncle Henri Terk adopted her and took her to St Petersburg. She grew up with access to art collections, European travel, and a good education. She studied in Karlsruhe, moved to Paris in 1905, and absorbed the Fauvists and Post-Impressionists. After meeting Robert, they developed what Guillaume Apollinaire named Orphism: a variant of Cubism built on pure colour, geometric abstraction, and dynamic movement. Their shared foundation was Chevreul's colour theory of simultaneous contrast, where adjacent colours alter each other's appearance.
In 1913, she sewed the simultaneous dress by hand from scraps of men's tailoring cloth, velvet, silk, and fur. It was designed to match the energy of the foxtrot and tango at Le Bal Bullier, a popular Parisian dance hall. Apollinaire urged readers to visit the Bal Bullier on Thursdays when the Delaunays arrived wearing her creations. The same year, she collaborated with Blaise Cendrars on La Prose du Transsiberien, a two-metre vertical fold-out combining his poem with her abstract colour panels. It is described as the first complete fusion of poetry and painting.
She treated painting, textiles, and fashion as a single practice. She set up a studio in their apartment, opened a fashion house called Sonia, and had her textile line picked up by one of Europe's biggest fabric manufacturers. In 1964, she became the first living woman to have a retrospective at the Louvre. She was seventy-nine. She died in 1979, aged ninety-four.
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
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