Éclipse
Artist: Sonia Delaunay
Date: 1970
Dimensions: 67 x 50 in, 171 x 127 cm
Material: Handwoven wool tapestry
Manufacture: Pinton, Aubusson
Edition: 6
Signature: Signed “Sonia Delaunay”
Condition: Perfect condition
Éclipse is a striking tapestry by Sonia Delaunay, woven in 1970 by the renowned Pinton workshop in Aubusson. Created during a mature phase of her career, the work reflects the clarity and confidence of her artistic vision—where color, rhythm, and geometric form converge into a unified and expressive composition.
Delaunay was a central figure in the development of abstract art, known for her theory of Simultanism, which explored the interaction of colors to create movement and emotional resonance. In Éclipse, this principle is fully realized. Interlocking shapes and curved forms unfold across the surface in a carefully balanced arrangement, creating a sense of continuous motion and visual harmony.
Color is the driving force of the composition. Delaunay approached it as an active element—capable of generating rhythm, depth, and energy. Through bold contrasts and carefully calibrated transitions, the composition appears to shift and vibrate, engaging the viewer in a dynamic visual experience. The interplay of tones creates a sense of simultaneity, where multiple spatial and emotional effects are perceived at once.
The title Éclipse suggests a moment of alignment and transformation, which is echoed in the composition’s structure. Circular and overlapping forms evoke the idea of convergence, while the surrounding geometry reinforces a sense of balance and cohesion. The result is a work that feels both expansive and contained, energetic yet composed.
The translation into tapestry enhances these qualities through material richness and texture. Pinton’s weaving preserves the precision of Delaunay’s forms while introducing subtle variations in surface and tone. The wool interacts with light, allowing the colors to shift gently and adding depth beyond the flatness of the original design.
Signed by the artist and produced in a limited edition of six, Éclipse is preserved in perfect condition. It stands as a refined example of Delaunay’s work in textile—where abstraction becomes immersive, and color functions as both structure and expression.
