Jeune Fille Assise 1919

Georges Valmier painted "Jeune Fille Assise" using oil on canvas during a period of significant social change and artistic innovation in France. Valmier's engagement with Cubism and later abstract styles reflects a broader artistic move to challenge traditional modes of representation, mirroring a society undergoing rapid modernization and questioning established norms. Created in France, a hub for artistic experimentation, the work’s fragmented forms and geometric shapes reflect the influence of movements like Cubism and Purism, which sought to break down reality into its essential components. This abstraction can be seen as a response to the changing urban landscape and the rise of industrialization, with artists seeking new ways to capture the complexities of modern life. Art historians can explore manifestos, exhibition reviews, and the artists' biographies to uncover how Valmier and his contemporaries positioned themselves within the evolving cultural landscape, and how their art both reflected and challenged the values of their time.