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Les jeux d’ enfants (Child’ s Game)

Creator: Sonia Delaunay -Atelier Pinton
Offered by: Boccara Gallery

Description
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.

More Information

Documentation:	Certificate of Authenticity
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Wool
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1975
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Patterns:	Handmade, Modern, Textured
Incollect Reference #:	845382

Dimensions

W.	63 in;	H.	72 in;
W.	160.02 cm;	H.	182.88 cm;

Message from Seller:

Boccara Gallery is a leading international gallery specializing in prestigious modern and antique tapestries and artistic rugs, with a curated selection of works by 20th-century masters such as Alexander Calder, Sonia Delaunay, Man Ray, and Victor Vasarely. We are proud to announce our upcoming exhibition, Man Ray: Revolving Doors Tapestries, the first U.S. presentation of his historic textile series. The show will be on view November 5 to December 20, 2025 at our Midtown Manhattan gallery.