Study for "Fusion of a Head and a Window" by Umberto Boccioni

Study for "Fusion of a Head and a Window" 1912

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drawing

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toned paper

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contemporary

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light pencil work

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head

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pencil sketch

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incomplete sketchy

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possibly oil pastel

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abstract

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fluid art

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ink drawing experimentation

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underpainting

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pen-ink sketch

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watercolor

Umberto Boccioni's "Study for 'Fusion of a Head and a Window'" is a 1912 ink drawing on paper, a preparatory work for his famous Futurist sculpture. The drawing captures the dynamism of Boccioni's artistic vision with intersecting lines and planes, creating a sense of movement and fragmentation. This fragmented and dynamic composition is a key characteristic of Futurism, an art movement that celebrated the energy and speed of modern life. The drawing, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a fascinating glimpse into Boccioni's creative process, showcasing the artist's meticulous attention to detail and his innovative approach to representing the human figure in a rapidly changing world.

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