Geometric Collage 1916

"Geometric Collage" (1916) by Jean Arp is a prime example of the artist's early foray into abstract art. This collage, now in a private collection, showcases Arp's penchant for geometric forms, created by the juxtaposition of colored paper squares and rectangles. The piece's muted color palette, consisting of browns, golds, and grays, adds to the sense of formality and geometric precision, while the subtly uneven edges of the paper give the artwork a sense of organic texture. This work exemplifies Arp's exploration of chance and randomness in art, influenced by the Dada movement of the early 20th century.