A 19

László Moholy-Nagy

1927

A 19 by László Moholy-Nagy, 1927

László Moholy-Nagy was a master of the Bauhaus school, and this 1927 piece is a perfect example of his obsession with light and geometry. Instead of painting a traditional subject, he created a dynamic collision of bold red, black, and white shapes that seem to vibrate with energy. The large circle acts like a lens, shifting the colors of the diagonal beams crossing behind it, almost like a scientific experiment in visual perception. It’s a classic example of Constructivism, where art wasn't just about beauty, but about exploring how we see the world.

Technique
Oil on canvas
Material
Canvas
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