Torso in Space 1953

"Torso in Space" (1953) by Ukrainian-American sculptor Olexandr Archipenko is an abstract depiction of a female torso. The artwork is executed in a style characteristic of Archipenko's work, which combines Cubist influences with a simplified, stylized form. The figure's contours are rendered in a grainy, textured manner, creating a sense of both solidity and abstraction. The blue background evokes a sense of space and emphasizes the figure's isolated presence, highlighting Archipenko's exploration of form and volume within the context of Modernism.