Les jeux d’ enfants (Child’ s Game)

Sonia Delaunay’s Les jeux d’enfants (Children’s Games) is a vibrant Aubusson wool tapestry that exemplifies theartist’s lifelong exploration of color, rhythm, and movement. Based on an original abstract design created byDelaunay in 1969 and woven in 1975, the composition reflects her mature style and her foundational role in the Orphist movement. Through a dynamic arrangement of curved and geometric forms in saturated primary and secondary colors, Delaunay transforms the joy and spontaneity suggested by the title into a purely abstract language, where color itself becomes the subject. Handwoven by the renowned Atelier Pinton in Aubusson, this French tapestry embodies Delaunay’s belief that modern art should be fully integrated into everyday life. Drawing on her theory of simultanism and the law of simultaneous contrast of colors, the composition achieves a sense of movement and visual vibration without reliance on representation. The translation of this design into a tapestry highlights the natural affinity between Delaunay
’s work and textile form, reinforcing her pioneering effort to blur the boundaries between fine art and the decorative arts. Works such as Les jeux d’ enfants are increasingly sought after for their historical value.