“540 House and Spiral in the Rain,” created by Friedensreich Hundertwasser in 1962, is a lithographic artwork belonging to the Transautomatism art movement. The artwork falls within the figurative genre, showcasing the innovative and whimsical style characteristic of Hundertwasser’s broader oeuvre.
The artwork employs a vivid color palette dominated by bold reds, blues, greens, and yellows. The composition is divided into two main segments. The left section features an architecturally abstracted house with exaggeratedly pointed roofs and window-like shapes framed by red grid lines against a green and yellow background. Adjacent to the structure, blue and gray dots are set against a blue funnel shape. The right segment displays a complex spiral, reminiscent of natural forms, composed of intertwined circular patterns framing green, red, and blue areas. The yellow fence-like patterns at the bottom of the image contribute to the vibrant, dynamic quality of the piece. The overall effect is one of motion and fluidity, effectively capturing the essence of rain and its interaction with the depicted forms.
