The artwork, titled “Planes by Colors (Great Nude),” was created by artist František Kupka around the year 1909. This oil on panel piece is associated with the Orphism art movement and is a nude painting (nu) measuring 150 x 180 cm. It is housed in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork portrays a reclining nude figure rendered in vibrant, fragmented planes of color. Kupka employs a striking palette that features bold blues, greens, purples, yellows, and reds, emphasizing the contours and musculature of the human form. The background consists of abstract geometric shapes and blocks of color, which harmonize with the figure’s body, creating a dynamic composition that highlights the fusion of form and color typical of the Orphism movement. The use of varied hues to define both the form and the surrounding space exemplifies Kupka’s innovative approach to abstraction and his exploration of color theory.
