Copy painting on canvas of the artwork
North East South West (Delaunay)

This work, likely a stencil or lithograph, is a graphic and emblematic composition of Orphism. Robert Delaunay condenses several of his favorite themes here: the Eiffel Tower, colored discs, and movement. The stylized silhouette of the tower is superimposed on circles and arcs of pure color. The words “NORD,” “EST,” “SUD,” “OUEST” are integrated into the composition, suggesting a compass or a map, and reinforcing the idea of Paris as the center of the world. The clean, white background enhances the strength of the shapes and colors. It is a work that combines painting, poetry, and graphic design, an optimistic and dynamic vision of the modern city, reduced to its most powerful symbols.