Tête de femme 1918

"Tête de femme" (1918) by Henri Laurens, a prominent figure in the Cubist movement, is a prime example of his exploration of form and structure. This piece, housed in the Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, features a striking composition of geometric shapes, particularly the use of cut and pasted cardboard, a hallmark of Laurens' Cubist style. The artwork's abstract representation of a woman's head showcases the influence of analytical Cubism and its emphasis on fragmented forms, challenging conventional representations of the human figure. This work is a testament to Laurens' masterful manipulation of materials and his innovative approach to depicting the human form within the context of early 20th-century art.