Etude 1939

Jean Helion's 1939 painting "Etude" depicts a man in profile, his face simplified into geometric shapes with sharp, contrasting lines. This Cubist-inspired portrait highlights Helion's exploration of form and structure, characteristic of his early work. The painting evokes a sense of solemnity through the man's stoic expression and the dark, almost monochromatic background. Helion was known for his geometric style and depictions of figures and landscapes, often influenced by the geometric forms of the world around him.