Modern Tapestry by Sonia Delaunay - Finistère

Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979)
Finistère – circa 1970
Aubusson wool tapestry (Ateliers Pinton)
Signed lower left in the motif, monogrammed PF (Pinton/Felletin) lower right and justified “EX. A” on the back
179 x 189 cm
Provenance: Private collection

Bibliography:
-Sonia Delaunay: A Retrospective. Exhibition catalogue Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York, The Buffalo Fine Arts Academy, 1980. A similar copy reproduced on page 211.
-Tapestries by Sonia Delaunay, Exhibition catalogue, Musée d'Art moderne de la Ville de Paris, Weber, Paris 1972. A similar copy reproduced on page 19.

Galerie Boccara enthusiastically presents Sonia Delaunay’s stunning tapestry “Finistère,” part of its remarkable collection. This captivating work captures the spirit and beauty of the eponymous region in Brittany, France. Created in 1953, it features an abstract landscape composed of geometric shapes and vibrant colors.

Shades of blue, green and yellow subtly evoke the expanses of ocean, rugged cliffs and dramatic natural landscapes of the Finistère coast. Sonia Delaunay uses simplified shapes and flowing lines to represent the characteristic elements of this unique region. Variations in colour and pattern create a sense of movement and dynamism, capturing the energy and vitality of the surrounding nature.

The “Finistère” tapestry is a testament to Sonia Delaunay’s exceptional talent for expressing the essence of a place through her distinctive visual language. Her unique approach to abstraction is evident in this work, combining simplified forms with a vibrant colour palette to create a visually captivating representation of the Breton landscape.

The “Finistère” tapestry is a testament to Sonia Delaunay’s artistic genius, her mastery of abstraction and her ability to convey the essence of a place through her art. Her work continues to fascinate and inspire art lovers around the world, testifying to the enduring legacy of this great artist in the field of abstract art and tapestry.

Material: wool
Type: Tapestry