Svanen 1914

"Svanen" (The Swan), created in 1914 by Swedish artist Hilma af Klint, is a striking example of her abstract, spiritual style. The painting depicts a geometric composition of a swan, its wings spread against a divided background of muted colors. The prominent use of a geometric shape, a cube within a circle, suggests Klint’s interest in spiritual symbolism and theosophy. The piece reflects the artist's pioneering exploration of abstract art, a style that later became widely popular.