Woman with a Fan II 1915

Olexandr Archipenko’s 1915 painting “Woman with a Fan II” exemplifies the Cubist movement, where forms are broken down into geometric shapes and reassembled. The composition is fragmented, with a woman holding a fan rendered as a series of interlocking planes. The use of bold colors like orange, blue, and green emphasizes the flatness of the canvas and contributes to the abstract nature of the artwork. Archipenko’s unique artistic style, known for its exploration of form and space, is evident in this striking example of Cubism.