The artwork, titled “Abstract Figure,” was created by Oskar Schlemmer in 1921. This sculpture belongs to the Constructivism art movement and exemplifies the genre of sculpture.
The artwork depicts a stylized human figure composed of sleek, geometric shapes and smooth, metallic surfaces. The figure is highly abstracted, with forms that suggest the human body’s components through curvilinear and angular elements. It stands on a triangular base, with an overall composition that embodies the Constructivist emphasis on modernity, industrial materials, and the integration of art into everyday life. The sculpture’s futuristic and machine-like appearance illustrates Schlemmer’s exploration of the relationships between body, space, and movement, characteristic of his work during this period.
