The artwork, titled “Disks of Newton, Study for Fugue in Two Colors,” was created by Frantisek Kupka around the year 1911. It is representative of the Orphism art movement and falls under the genre of abstract art. The artwork, which measures 77.5 x 73.6 cm, is housed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
In this abstract composition, the artist employs a vibrant array of colors and circular forms that seem to interlock and overlap in a dynamic fashion. The artwork is characterized by its use of bold, saturated hues including red, green, blue, and yellow, which are arranged in a manner that alludes to movement and rhythm. The interplay of colors creates a sense of depth and complexity, invoking the notion of a visual fugue, akin to a musical piece with interwoven themes and variations. The forms within the artwork are suggestive of both natural and cosmic motifs, reflecting Kupka’s interest in the synthesis of art and science.
