From Wheat to Straw 1946

"From Wheat to Straw" is a 1946 painting by Jacques Villon, a French artist who was a key figure in the Cubist movement. This painting demonstrates Villon's signature style of geometric abstraction, where he breaks down forms into simple shapes and reassembles them in a dynamic composition. The artwork's vibrant colors and bold lines create a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of Villon's mature style, which evolved from the Cubist movement's emphasis on fragmented forms and multiple perspectives. The title of the painting, "From Wheat to Straw," suggests a theme of transformation and the cyclical nature of life.