Artwork
Picture
Picture is an oil painting by Thorvald Hellesen. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Musée d'art moderne de Paris.
About this work
Overview
Picture is a 1920 oil painting by Thorvald Hellesen, a Norwegian artist known for his abstract and Cubist works.
Technique & Style
The painting exemplifies Orphic Cubism, characterized by Hellesen's distinctive fusion of geometric shapes and vivid colors, a style he developed during his time among the Parisian avant-garde.
History & Provenance
Picture is part of the Musée d'art moderne de Paris collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thorvald Hellesen (25 December 1888 – 22 October 1937) was a Norwegian abstract artist, designer and painter, recognized as a pioneering Cubist in Norway.
