Composition 

Maurice Esteve made this watercolor, "Composition," during a time when artists were grappling with new ways of seeing the world after two devastating world wars. Born in 1904, Esteve lived through an era of immense social and political change. His art reflects a deep engagement with abstraction. The swirling shapes and bold colors are reminiscent of figures, yet they resist easy interpretation. We can almost feel Esteve’s efforts to explore the depths of human emotion and experience. The red figure-like form seems to dance across the surface, embodying the joy and pain of life, while the blues evoke contemplation. Esteve once said, "Painting is not just about what you see, but what you feel." His work invites us to embrace the complexity of identity. With its emotional intensity, "Composition" speaks to our shared human condition. It makes us consider the interplay between our internal worlds and external realities.