Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979)
Finistère – circa 1970
Aubusson tapestry in wool (Ateliers Pinton)
Signed lower left in the design, monogrammed PF (Pinton/Felletin) lower right and justified “EX. A” on the back
179 x 189 cm
Provenance: European private collection.
Bibliography:
-Sonia Delaunay: A Retrospective. Albright-Knox Art Gallery exhibition catalog, Buffalo, New York, The Buffalo Fine Arts Academy, 1980. A similar copy is reproduced on page 211.
-Tapestries by Sonia Delaunay, Exhibition catalog, Musée d’Art moderne de la Ville de Paris, Weber, Paris 1972. A similar example is reproduced on page 19
“Finistère” is an iconic tapestry by Sonia Delaunay that captures the spirit and beauty of the eponymous region in Brittany, France. Created in 1953, this artwork features an abstract landscape composed of geometric shapes and vibrant colors. The shades of blue, green, and yellow evoke the expanses of the ocean, the rugged cliffs, and the spectacular natural landscapes of the Finistère coast.
Delaunay uses simplified forms and fluid lines to depict the characteristic elements of the region. The variations in colors and patterns create a sense of movement and dynamism, thus capturing the energy and vitality of the surrounding nature.
“Finistère” showcases Delaunay’s talent for expressing the essence of a place through her distinctive visual language. This tapestry embodies her unique approach to abstraction, combining simplified forms with a vibrant color palette to create a visually captivating representation of the Breton landscape.
