Composition 

Marcelle Cahn created this abstract composition, with paint, amidst a transformative period for women in the arts. Cahn, who was deeply engaged with the avant-garde movements of her time, navigated a milieu where women often found themselves at the margins. Her work, with its arrangement of bold shapes and colors, resonates with a sense of freedom that defied traditional expectations of female artists. We can see here an interplay of geometric forms and surrealist undertones; Cahn seems to be pushing the boundaries of representation, reflecting a broader societal shift wherein women began to explore new modes of self-expression. It invites us to contemplate not only the formal elements of art but also its capacity to embody the spirit of resistance and self-discovery.