“Woman with a Fan,” created by Jean Metzinger in 1913, is a notable piece within the Cubo-Futurism movement and falls under the portrait genre. The artwork exemplifies the convergence of Cubist and Futurist styles, characteristic of Metzinger’s approach during this period.
The artwork presents a fragmented and layered representation of a woman holding a fan, depicted through an array of geometric shapes and intersecting lines. The artist employs a muted color palette dominated by earthy tones and subtle hues. The composition appears dynamic and almost fractal, with the woman’s form deconstructed into a series of overlapping planes that evoke a sense of movement and depth. The chair, partially visible in the foreground, adds to the spatial complexity of the artwork. The juxtaposition of sharp angles and fluid curves creates a harmony that is both abstract and cohesive, inviting the viewer to engage with the piece on multiple levels.
