CompositionAuguste Herbin · 1916
Cubism
1916
81.0 x 54.0 cm
Auguste Herbin (1882 – 1960)
Discover Auguste Herbin's pioneering abstract & cubist art! Co-founder of Abstraction-Création, he revolutionized painting with geometric compositions and vibrant color theories.
About this artwork
- Title: Composition
- Artist: Auguste Herbin
- Year: 1916
- Original dimensions: 81.0 x 54.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Creative period: Early Cubism
- Corpus context: pioneer of non-figuration, transition to abstraction
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: abstract still life, modern art style, cubist painting
Questions & Answers
Is "Composition" by Auguste Herbin a bright or a dark artwork?
The perceived brightness of "Composition" by Auguste Herbin is balanced. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.
What underlying hue runs through "Composition" by Auguste Herbin?
The dominant hue of "Composition" by Auguste Herbin is amber to saffron. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.
How old was Auguste Herbin when creating "Composition" in 1916?
When "Composition" was created in 1916, Auguste Herbin - born in 1882 - was 34 years old.