Composition 1919

Louis Marcoussis created this painting, called Composition, with oil on canvas. There's a real sense of touch in this piece, like you can feel the artist building up the surface, layer by layer. The colors feel muted, earthy, a bit somber, like old memories resurfacing. Look at the way Marcoussis handles the paint – it's not about hiding the process, but celebrating it. You can see each stroke, each decision, laid bare on the canvas. I’m drawn to the dark claw-like shape in the center of the canvas. It's a striking form that provides a focal point amidst the abstraction. It anchors the composition, adding depth and a sense of grounding to the otherwise floating planes of color and shape. It reminds me of the way Picasso would build up his surfaces, not afraid to let the messiness of the process show through. And that's what makes art so exciting, right? It's an ongoing conversation, a constant push and pull between artists, ideas, and materials. It’s never really finished, just constantly evolving.