Equestrian Fantasy with Pink Lady 1913

Alice Bailly created this painting, "Equestrian Fantasy with Pink Lady," at an unknown date using oil on canvas. The painting's dynamic energy is immediately apparent, composed of fragmented forms that suggest movement and speed. Bailly's use of Cubist techniques breaks down the figures of horses and riders into geometric shapes. Notice how the palette is dominated by earthy tones, punctuated by flashes of green and the subtle pink of the central figure. This color choice creates a sense of rhythm, guiding the eye through the composition. Bailly’s work sits at the intersection of Cubism and Futurism, two movements preoccupied with representing modernity and motion. The fracturing of objects and the overlapping planes echo Cubist strategies, while the emphasis on speed and dynamism aligns with Futurist ideals. This breakdown destabilizes traditional notions of representation. Instead, Bailly offers a vision of reality filtered through the lens of early 20th-century avant-garde thought. The canvas operates as a field of intersecting planes. Bailly challenges the viewer to piece together the fragmented forms, reflecting the shifting perspectives and the multi-faceted nature of modern life.