What is Orphism?
Orphism is an abstract style of painting influenced by Cubism, developed by Sonia and Robert Delaunay. The term was coined around 1912 by French poet Guillaume Apollinaire to differentiate the Delaunays' work from Cubism, emphasizing their focus on vibrant color and light. The name Orphism is inspired by the Greek musician Orpheus, symbolizing the movement's lyrical and harmonious qualities.
Artworks Related to Orphism
Sonia Delaunay
Rhythm Coleur VI, 1966
Limited Edition Print
Etching
EUR 4,800
Sonia Delaunay
Signal, 1979
Ceramics
Porcelain
USD 2,000
Sonia Delaunay
Courbe Verte, 1972
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
GBP 4,800
Sonia Delaunay
Labyrinthe, 1929 - 1980
Tapestry
Tapestry
EUR 12,000
Sonia Delaunay
Untitled, C. 1930
Drawing / Watercolor
Watercolor
EUR 4,200
Sonia Delaunay
Dance Endless Rhythm (1923), 1994
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
USD 720
Sonia Delaunay
Jazz, c. 1994
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
USD 850
Sonia Delaunay
Carrés Magique, c. 1980
Tapestry
Tapestry
EUR 10,900
Sonia Delaunay
Le Guépard, 1970
Limited Edition Print
Silkscreen
EUR 4,250
Sonia Delaunay
Totem, 1970
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
EUR 4,850
Sonia Delaunay
Gravure I, 1970
Limited Edition Print
Etching
USD 1,950
Sonia Delaunay
Untitled (gouache)
Painting
Gouache
GBP 10,150
Sonia Delaunay
Composition Etching, 1965
Limited Edition Print
Etching
EUR 1,550
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