ART DECO
MARTELL GALLERY
TRAVAIL ART DÉCO
La Musique by Maurice Mallet, 1995
Acrylic on Canvas
40"W x 48.75"H
A2102
This image shows a striking painting rendered in a Cubist style. The composition features a dynamic arrangement of geometric shapes, planes, and bold colors including blue, yellow, brown, and grey....
This image shows a striking painting rendered in a Cubist style. The composition features a dynamic arrangement of geometric shapes, planes, and bold colors including blue, yellow, brown, and grey. At the center, there is a clear abstract representation of a musical instrument, likely a cello or double bass, which is suggested by the curving body, neck, and f-holes, all fragmented and reassembled in overlapping perspectives. Surrounding the instrument are intersecting blocks and curves that evoke rhythmic movement, echoing the fragmented, multifaceted approach typical of early 20th-century Cubism. The overall effect is one of vibrant energy and layered visual depth, with each angular segment capturing shifting viewpoints and tonal contrasts.