Portrait of the Artist's Mother 1911

Georges Valmier's 1911 painting "Portrait of the Artist's Mother" exemplifies Cubist portraiture. The artist utilizes geometric shapes and fragmented forms to depict his mother, breaking down her features into a series of planes and angles. The use of bold, contrasting colors, particularly the deep red of her garment and the blue-green background, further emphasizes the abstract composition. The oval canvas format creates a sense of intimacy, drawing the viewer into the fragmented world of the artist's mother. This work, a testament to Valmier's artistic vision, showcases the Cubist movement's influence on portraiture in the early 20th century.