La Grande Musicienne 1937

"La Grande Musicienne" is a 1937 bronze sculpture by Henri Laurens (1885-1954) that exemplifies the artist's commitment to Cubist principles. The abstract, simplified form of the sculpture, a figure rendered with smooth, flowing curves, reflects Laurens' engagement with the formal experimentation characteristic of Cubism. Despite its abstract nature, the sculpture evokes the sense of a musician in motion, capturing the energy and dynamism of musical performance.