The Universe is Created (L'Univers est cree)

Französische Grafik 1893–1895, c. 1894

The image displays flowing lines and shapes that swirl and stretch across the canvas. The design incorporates a play of colors and forms, possibly resembling elements from nature such as rolling hills, leaves, or mountains merging with abstracted figures. A central shape is reminiscent of a creature's head or a mask with an elongated nose and intricate patterned decoration resembling a ceremonial headdress. The use of earthy colors and swirling lines conveys the fluidity of natural landscapes within a dynamic and abstract representation.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1893–1895
Date
c. 1894
Type
Print
Medium
color woodcut
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays flowing lines and shapes that swirl and stretch across the canvas. The design incorporates a play of colors and forms, possibly resembling elements from nature such as rolling hills, leaves, or mountains merging with abstracted figures. A central shape is reminiscent of a creature's head or a mask with an elongated nose and intricate patterned decoration resembling a ceremonial headdress. The use of earthy colors and swirling lines conveys the fluidity of natural landscapes within a dynamic and abstract representation.

Französische Grafik 1893–1895