The Kiss by Robert Delaunay

This work of infinite poetry, titled “The Kiss”, illustrates a period of rare stylistic intimacy for the artist Robert Delaunay. Momentarily turning away from his rigorous geometric abstractions, the painter explores here the delicacy of human feelings through a colored and softened prism. This touching creation testifies to his ability to translate pure emotion and the fusion of beings through the sole evocative power of color.

The delicate drawing shows in very close-up the profile of two close faces meeting in a kiss of great sweetness and infinite tenderness. The face on the left, in warm, pink, and flesh tones, features bright and luscious red lips ready to unite lovingly with the other profile. The face on the right is represented in extremely soothing shades of sky blue, cobalt blue, and lavender blue, with closed eyes underlined by long, dark, regular, and very fine eyelashes. The powdery and very soft texture of the pastel creates a vaporous artistic blur, bathing the entire intimate scene in a soft and delicately diffused light.

Robert Delaunay demonstrates exceptional talent in handling pastel, creating chromatic blends of extreme sensitivity. His ability to model shapes through subtle shades of pink and blue reveals delicate craftsmanship and a perfect mastery of velvety textures.