One hundred works · rhythm, color and abstraction

The 100known paintings that tell the storySophie Taeuber-Arp

From Zurich to Paris, Taeuber-Arp makes squares, circles and lines dance with an elegance that makes geometry almost undisciplined - politely, of course.

Composition with rectangles and circles, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition with rectangles and circles1930 · Kunstmuseum Basel

100 compositionsPaintings and pictorial works
1910 - 1942From figuration to free abstraction
1889 - 1943A pioneer between Switzerland and France

Dancer, teacher, textile designer, interior designer and painter, Sophie Taeuber-Arp belongs to the rare artists who have made the boundaries between disciplines frankly useless. This journey brings together his paintings and colorful compositions on paper, from the vertical-horizontal frame to the free lines of his last years.

1Composition with rectangles and circles, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition with rectangles and circles

Date1930CollectionKunstmuseum BaselFormat32.6 x 25.2 cm

Dated 1930: the circles catch the eye, with a very calculated lightness. Here, the squares stabilize the surface, with a very calculated lightness.

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2Composition with circles-arms and rectangles, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition with arm circles and rectangles

Date1930CollectionCenter Pompidou, National Museum of Modern Art - Center for Industrial Creation, ParisFormat64 x 53 cm

Dated 1930: the diagonals speed up reading, with very calculated lightness. Here, the lines open several paths, with very calculated lightness.

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3Composition with three circles and two rectangles, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition with three circles and two rectangles

Date1931CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat24 x 33.1 cm

Dated 1931: the squares stabilize the surface, with a very calculated lightness. Here, the curves soften the grid, with a very calculated lightness.

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4Composition with rectangles and circles (1931, version 2), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition with rectangles and circles (1931, version 2)

Date1931CollectionPrivate ownerFormat27 x 35 cm

Dated 1931: the colors move the center, with a very calculated lightness. Here, the diagonals speed up reading, with a very calculated lightness.

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5Hectic circles, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Hectic circles

Date1934CollectionKunstmuseum BaselFormat72.5 x 100 cm

Dated 1934: intervals set the tempo, with very calculated lightness. Here, the intervals set the tempo, with very calculated lightness.

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6Triptych. Vertical-horizontal composition with reciprocal triangles, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Triptych. Vertical-horizontal composition with reciprocal triangles

Datec. 1918CollectionKunsthaus Zürich, Geschenk von Hans Arp, 1958Formateach 112 x 52.5 cm

Dated c. 1918: the lines open several paths, with a very calculated lightness. Here, the contrasts awaken the frame, with a very calculated lightness.

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7Two circles, plans and crosses, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Two circles, planes and crosses

Date1931CollectionMuzeum Sztuki, LódźFormat55 x 46 cm

Dated 1931: the shots create depth, with very calculated lightness. Here, the circles catch the eye, with a very calculated lightness.

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8Four spaces with plans, circles and crosses, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Four spaces with plans, circles and crosses

Date1932CollectionPrivate ownerFormat27.7 x 25.7 cm

Dated 1932: the contrasts awaken the frame, with a very calculated lightness. Here, the colors move the center, with a very calculated lightness.

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9Composition with angular circles-arms in lines and planes, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition with angular arm circles in lines and planes

Date1930CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat45.3 x 50.5 cm

Dated 1930: the curves soften the grid, with a very calculated lightness. Here, the planes create depth, with a very calculated lightness.

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10Composition with circles, small circles and rectangles, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition with circles, small circles and rectangles

Date1930CollectionKunstmuseum BernFormat61 x 50 cm

Dated 1930: the shapes seem to change place, with a very calculated lightness. Here, the shapes seem to change place, with a very calculated lightness.

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11Vertical composition with circles, squares and rectangles, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Vertical composition with circles, squares and rectangles

Date1930CollectionMuzeum Sztuki, LódźFormat52 x 42 cm

Dated 1930: the circles catch the eye, without sacrificing artisanal precision. Here, the squares stabilize the surface, without sacrificing artisanal precision.

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12Composition (two discs cut by a line)*, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition (two discs cut by one line)*

Date1931CollectionAargauer Kunsthaus, AarauFormat32 x 25.5 cm

Dated 1931: the diagonals speed up reading, without sacrificing artisanal precision. Here, the lines open several paths, without sacrificing artisanal precision.

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13Point-on-point triangles, rectangle, squares, bars, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Point-to-point triangles, rectangle, squares, bars

Date1931CollectionMuseu de Arte Contemporânea da Universidade de Sao PauloFormat81 x 65 cm

Dated 1931: the squares stabilize the surface, without sacrificing artisanal precision. Here, the curves soften the grid, without sacrificing artisanal precision.

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14Broken cross. Vertical composition, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Broken cross. Vertical composition

Date1932CollectionPrivate ownerFormat51.5 x 27.6 cm

Dated 1932: colors move the center, without sacrificing artisanal precision. Here, the diagonals speed up reading, without sacrificing artisanal precision.

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15Broken cross composition, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Broken cross composition

Date1932CollectionPrivate ownerFormat39 x 39 cm

Dated 1932: intervals set the tempo, without sacrificing artisanal precision. Here, intervals set the tempo, without sacrificing artisanal precision.

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16Composition with coincident squares, rectangles and circles, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition with coincident squares, rectangles and circles

Date1939CollectionKunstmuseum BaselFormat33 x 40.5 cm

Dated 1939: the lines open several paths, without sacrificing artisanal precision. Here, contrasts awaken the frame, without sacrificing artisanal precision.

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17Composition with rectangles, squares and blocks of circles, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition with rectangles, squares and circle blocks

Date1939CollectionKunstmuseum BernFormat20.1 x 28 cm

Dated 1939: the plans create depth, without sacrificing artisanal precision. Here, the circles catch the eye, without sacrificing artisanal precision.

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18Fresco aus dem Zürcher Dada Pantheon*, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Fresco aus dem Zürcher Dada Pantheon*

Date1920CollectionCenter Pompidou, National Museum of Modern Art - Center for Industrial Creation, ParisFormat27 x 34.5 cm

Dated 1920: contrasts awaken the frame, without sacrificing artisanal precision. Here, the colors move the center, without sacrificing artisanal precision.

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19Circle Picture*, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Circle Picture*

Date1931CollectionKunstmuseum BaselFormat64.5 x 92 cm

Dated 1931: the curves soften the grid, without sacrificing artisanal precision. Here, the plans create depth, without sacrificing artisanal precision.

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20Circle Picture* (1933, version 2), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Circle Picture* (1933, version 2)

Date1933CollectionKunstmuseum BernFormat74.3 x 119.8 cm

Dated 1933: shapes seem to change place, without sacrificing artisanal precision. Here, the shapes seem to change place, without sacrificing artisanal precision.

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21Animated Circle Picture*, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Animated Circle Picture*

Date1935CollectionBuffalo AKG Art Museum (formerly the Albright-Knox Art Gallery), Buffalo, New York, Charles Clifton Fund, 1969 (1969:12)Format50.5 x 65.1 cm

Dated 1935: the circles hold the eye, in a deliberately fragile balance. Here, the squares stabilize the surface, in a deliberately fragile balance.

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22Circles and bars, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Circles and bars

Date1934CollectionAargauer Kunsthaus, AarauFormat64 x 74 cm

Dated 1934: the diagonals accelerate reading, in a deliberately fragile balance. Here, the lines open several paths, in a deliberately fragile balance.

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23[Balance], painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Balance]

Date1932CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat41.7 x 33.5 cm

Dated 1932: the squares stabilize the surface, in a deliberately fragile balance. Here, the curves soften the grid, in a deliberately fragile balance.

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24Balance (1932 version), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Balance (1932 version)

Date1932CollectionHilti Art Foundation, VaduzFormat81 x 65 cm

Dated 1932: the colors move the center, in a deliberately fragile balance. Here, the diagonals accelerate reading, in a deliberately fragile balance.

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25Balance (1932, version 2), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Balance (1932, version 2)

Date1932CollectionLouisiana Museum of Modern Art, HumblebækFormat45.8 x 37.8 cm

Dated 1932: intervals give the tempo, in a deliberately fragile balance. Here, the intervals give the tempo, in a deliberately fragile balance.

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26Balance (1932, version 3), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Balance (1932, version 3)

Date1932CollectionEmanuel Hoffmann-Stiftung, Basel, gift of the founder Maja Sacher-Stehlin 1937, on permanent loan to the Öffentliche Kunstsammlung BaselFormat49.8 x 45.3 cm

Dated 1932: the lines open several paths, in a deliberately fragile balance. Here, the contrasts awaken the plot, in a deliberately fragile balance.

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27Red plane balance, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Red plane balance

Date1932CollectionKunst Museum WinterthurFormat41 x 33 cm

Dated 1932: the plans create depth, in a deliberately fragile balance. Here, the circles catch the eye, in a deliberately fragile balance.

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28Balance (1934 version), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Balance (1934 version)

Date1934CollectionKunstmuseum BaselFormat99.8 x 73.3 cm

Dated 1934: contrasts awaken the frame, in a deliberately fragile balance. Here, the colors move the center, in a deliberately fragile balance.

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29Lost lines on a chaotic background, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Lost lines against a chaotic background

Date1939CollectionArp Museum Bahnhof Rolandseck, RemagenFormat35 x 27 cm

Dated 1939: the curves soften the grid, in a deliberately fragile balance. Here, the planes create depth, in a deliberately fragile balance.

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30Lost lines on a chaotic background (1939, version 2), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Lost Lines on a Chaotic Background (1939, version 2)

Date1939CollectionArp Museum Bahnhof Rolandseck, RemagenFormat65 x 50 cm

Dated 1939: the shapes seem to change place, in a deliberately fragile balance. Here, the shapes seem to change place, in a deliberately fragile balance.

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31Summer lines, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Summer lines

Date1942CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat45.9 x 38 cm

Dated 1942: the circles catch the eye, with an almost musical clarity. Here, the squares stabilize the surface, with an almost musical clarity.

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32Plans, bars and undulating lines, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Plans, bars and undulating lines

Date1942CollectionMuseum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Strasbourg (MAMCS)Format46 x 55.5 cm

Dated 1942: the diagonals speed up reading, with almost musical clarity. Here, the lines open several paths, with almost musical clarity.

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33Two Triangles*, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Two Triangles*

Date1931CollectionPhiladelphia Museum of ArtFormat64.8 x 54 cm

Dated 1931: the squares stabilize the surface, with almost musical clarity. Here, the curves soften the grid, with almost musical clarity.

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34Reciprocal plans and triangles, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Reciprocal planes and triangles

Date1931CollectionPrivate ownerFormat25 x 34 cm

Dated 1931: the colors move the center, with almost musical clarity. Here, the diagonals speed up reading, with almost musical clarity.

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35Six spaces with four small crosses, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Six spaces with four small crosses

Date1932CollectionKunstmuseum BernFormat65 x 100 cm

Dated 1932: intervals set the tempo, with almost musical clarity. Here, the intervals set the tempo, with almost musical clarity.

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36Four spaces with broken crosses, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Four spaces with broken crosses

Date1932CollectionCenter Pompidou, National Museum of Modern Art - Center for Industrial Creation, ParisFormat74.5 x 64.5 cm

Dated 1932: the lines open several paths, with almost musical clarity. Here, the contrasts awaken the plot, with an almost musical clarity.

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37Composition*, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition*

Date1928CollectionHilti Art Foundation, VaduzFormat19 x 24 cm

Dated 1928: the shots create depth, with almost musical clarity. Here, the circles catch the eye, with almost musical clarity.

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38Composition* (1930, version 2), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition* (1930, version 2)

Date1930CollectionThe Museum of Modern Art, New YorkFormat49.5 x 64.1 cm

Dated 1930: the contrasts awaken the plot, with an almost musical clarity. Here, the colors move the center, with an almost musical clarity.

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39Vertical composition*, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Vertical composition*

Date1931Collectioninformation not specifiedFormatinformation not specified

Dated 1931: the curves soften the grid, with almost musical clarity. Here, the shots create depth, with almost musical clarity.

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40Composition in three parts*, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition in three parts*

Date1933CollectionPrivate ownerFormateach 50 x 50 cm

Dated 1933: the shapes seem to change place, with almost musical clarity. Here, the shapes seem to change place, with almost musical clarity.

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41Composition* (1935, version 3), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition* (1935, version 3)

Date1935CollectionHamburger KunsthalleFormat50 x 65 cm

Dated 1935: the circles hold the eye, without ever freezing the movement. Here, the squares stabilize the surface, without ever freezing the movement.

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42Composition* (1935, version 4), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition* (1935, version 4)

Date1935CollectionKunstmuseum BaselFormat50 x 65 cm

Dated 1935: the diagonals speed up reading, without ever freezing the movement. Here, the lines open several paths, without ever freezing the movement.

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43Large triangle. Vertical-horizontal composition, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Large triangle. Vertical-horizontal composition

Date1916CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat19.2 x 23.6 cm

Dated 1916: the squares stabilize the surface, without ever freezing the movement. Here, the curves soften the grid, without ever freezing the movement.

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44[Still Life], painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Still Life]

Date1910CollectionArp Museum Bahnhof Rolandseck, RemagenFormat25.7 x 48.2 cm

Dated 1910: colors move the center, without ever freezing the movement. Here, the diagonals speed up reading, without ever freezing the movement.

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45[Still Life] (1910, version 2), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Still Life] (1910, version 2)

Date1910CollectionArp Museum Bahnhof Rolandseck, RemagenFormat41 x 33 cm

Dated 1910: intervals set the tempo, without ever freezing the movement. Here, the intervals set the tempo, without ever freezing the movement.

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46[Drawing], painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Drawing]

Date1915 - 1917CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat17.5 x 11.1 cm

Dated 1915 -1917: the lines open several paths, without ever freezing the movement. Here, contrasts awaken the frame, without ever freezing the movement.

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47Characters*, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Characters*

Date1928CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat54.3 x 73.3 cm

Dated 1928: the shots create depth, without ever freezing the movement. Here, the circles hold the eye, without ever freezing the movement.

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48Characters* (1928, version 2), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Characters* (1928, version 2)

Date1928CollectionPrivate ownerFormat50 x 65 cm

Dated 1928: contrasts awaken the frame, without ever freezing the movement. Here, the colors move the center, without ever freezing the movement.

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49Black Ground, White, Blue, Red, and Gray Forms*, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Black Ground, White, Blue, Red, and Gray Forms*

Date1931/1934CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat46 x 55.1 cm

Dated 1931/1934: the curves soften the grid, without ever freezing the movement. Here, the planes create depth, without ever freezing the movement.

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50Staggering, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Staggering

Date1934CollectionPrivate ownerFormat65 x 50 cm

Dated 1934: the shapes seem to change place, without ever freezing the movement. Here, the shapes seem to change place, without ever freezing the movement.

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51Echelonment (1934, version 2), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Staggering (1934, version 2)

Date1934CollectionGrenoble MuseumFormat65 x 50.8 cm

Dated 1934: the circles hold the eye, according to a gently unpredictable logic. Here, the squares stabilize the surface, according to a gently unpredictable logic.

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52Echelonment (1934, version 3), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Staggering (1934, version 3)

Date1934CollectionWhereabouts unknownFormatinformation not specified

Dated 1934: the diagonals speed up reading, according to a gently unpredictable logic. Here, the lines open several paths, according to a gently unpredictable logic.

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53Profiled curved plans, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Curved profiled plans

Date1935CollectionKunst Museum WinterthurFormat55.5 x 46 cm

Dated 1935: squares stabilize the surface, according to a gently unpredictable logic. Here, the curves soften the grid, according to a gently unpredictable logic.

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54Yellow shape, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Yellow shape

Date1935CollectionKunstmuseum St. GallenFormat60.2 x 55.6 cm

Dated 1935: colors move the center, according to a gently unpredictable logic. Here, the diagonals speed up reading, according to a gently unpredictable logic.

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55Six spaces in sunny shades, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Six spaces in sunny shades

Date1938CollectionPrivate ownerFormat72.7 x 99.2 cm

Dated 1938: intervals set the tempo, according to a gently unpredictable logic. Here, intervals set the tempo, according to a gently unpredictable logic.

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56Twelve spaces with plans, angular strips and circle blocks, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Twelve plan spaces, angular bands and circle blocks

Date1939CollectionKunsthaus Zürich, Geschenk von Hans Arp, 1958Format80.5 x 116 cm

Dated 1939: the lines open several paths, according to a gently unpredictable logic. Here, the contrasts awaken the plot, according to a gently unpredictable logic.

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57Six distinct spaces, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Six distinct spaces

Date1939CollectionPrivate ownerFormat64.5 x 88 cm

Dated 1939: the shots create depth, according to a gently unpredictable logic. Here, the circles hold the eye, according to a gently unpredictable logic.

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58Color scaling, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Color scaling

Date1939CollectionKunstmuseum BernFormat64.8 x 50 cm

Dated 1939: contrasts awaken the frame, according to a gently unpredictable logic. Here, the colors move the center, according to a gently unpredictable logic.

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59Brightly colored bow on chaotic background, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Brightly colored bow on chaotic background

Date1940CollectionArp Museum Bahnhof Rolandseck, RemagenFormat33 x 41 cm

Dated 1940: the curves soften the grid, according to a gently unpredictable logic. Here, the planes create depth, according to a gently unpredictable logic.

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60Dynamic construction, penetration of spirals and diagonals, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Dynamic construction, spiral and diagonal penetration

Date1942CollectionPrivate collectionFormat42.8 x 32 cm

Dated 1942: shapes seem to change place, according to a gently unpredictable logic. Here, the shapes seem to change place, according to a gently unpredictable logic.

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61Vertical-horizontal composition, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Vertical-horizontal composition

Date1915 - 1916CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat23.7 x 19.3 cm

Dated 1915 -1916: the circles catch the eye, in a pocket architecture. Here, the squares stabilize the surface, in a pocket architecture.

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62Vertical-horizontal composition on white background, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Vertical-horizontal composition on white background

Date1915 - 1916CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat29.5 x 29.4 cm

Dated 1915 -1916: diagonals speed up reading, in a pocket architecture. Here, the lines open several paths, in a pocket architecture.

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63Vertical-horizontal composition on white background (1915 -1916, version 2), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Vertical-horizontal composition on white background (1915 -1916, version 2)

Date1915 - 1916CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat29.5 x 28 cm

Dated 1915 -1916: squares stabilize the surface, in a pocket architecture. Here, the curves soften the grid, in a pocket architecture.

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64Vertical-horizontal composition (1916, version 2), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Vertical-horizontal composition (1916, version 2)

Date1916CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat23.9 x 19.6 cm

Dated 1916: colors move the center, in a pocket architecture. Here, the diagonals speed up reading, in a pocket architecture.

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65Vertical-horizontal composition (design for a stained-glass window for the apartment of André Horn, Strasbourg), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Vertical-horizontal composition (design for a stained-glass window for the apartment of André Horn, Strasbourg)

Datec. 1916 -1928CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat13.1 x 20.9 cm

Dated c. 1916 -1928: intervals set the tempo, in a pocket architecture. Here, intervals set the tempo, in a pocket architecture.

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66Vertical-horizontal composition (design for stained-glass panels for the apartment of André Horn, Strasbourg), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Vertical-horizontal composition (design for stained-glass panels for the apartment of André Horn, Strasbourg)

Datec. 1916 -1928CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat21 x 21 cm

Dated c. 1916 -1928: lines open several paths, in a pocket architecture. Here, contrasts awaken the plot, in a pocket architecture.

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67Vertical-horizontal composition (1916 -1918 version), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Vertical-horizontal composition (1916 -1918 version)

Date1916 - 1918CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat16.7 x 10.1 cm

Dated 1916 -1918: the plans create depth, in a pocket architecture. Here, the circles catch the eye, in a pocket architecture.

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68Vertical-horizontal composition (1916, version 3), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Vertical-horizontal composition (1916, version 3)

Date1916CollectionPrivate ownerFormat23 x 18 cm

Dated 1916: contrasts awaken the frame, in a pocket architecture. Here, the colors move the center, in a pocket architecture.

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69Abstract pattern. Vertical-horizontal composition, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Abstract pattern. Vertical-horizontal composition

Date1918CollectionArp Museum Bahnhof Rolandseck, RemagenFormat33.7 x 25.1 cm

Dated 1918: the curves soften the grid, in a pocket architecture. Here, the plans create depth, in a pocket architecture.

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70Vertical-horizontal composition with reciprocal triangles (corresponding to the triptych), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Vertical-horizontal composition with reciprocal triangles (corresponding to the triptych)

Date1918CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat31.1 x 23.4 cm

Dated 1918: shapes seem to change place, in a pocket architecture. Here, the shapes seem to change place, in a pocket architecture.

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71[Vertical-horizontal composition with object elements], painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Vertical-horizontal composition with object elements]

Date1919 - 1938CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat40 x 39.9 cm

Dated 1919 -1938: the circles catch the eye, with discreet geometric humor. Here, the squares stabilize the surface, with discreet geometric humor.

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72[Vertical-horizontal composition with object elements] (c. 1919 -1938, version 2), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Vertical-horizontal composition with object elements] (c. 1919 -1938, version 2)

Datec. 1919-1938CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat30 x 30 cm

Dated c. 1919 -1938: the diagonals speed up reading, with discreet geometric humor. Here, the lines open several paths, with discreet geometric humor.

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73[Vertical-Horizontal Composition (Fragment, used for a tapestry)], painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Vertical-Horizontal Composition (Fragment, used for a tapestry)]

Datec. 1916 -1925CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat9.1 x 3.3 cm

Dated c. 1916 -1925: the squares stabilize the surface, with discreet geometric humor. Here, the curves soften the grid, with discreet geometric humor.

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74[Vertical-Horizontal Composition], painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Vertical-Horizontal Composition]

Date1916CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat7.2 x 8.4 cm

Dated 1916: the colors move the center, with discreet geometric humor. Here, the diagonals speed up reading, with discreet geometric humor.

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75[Composition with Stacked Triangles (Fragment, used for a tapestry)], painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Composition with Stacked Triangles (Fragment, used for a tapestry)]

Datec. 1916 -1925CollectionArp Museum Bahnhof Rolandseck, RemagenFormat8.8 x 11.6 cm

Dated c. 1916 -1925: intervals set the tempo, with discreet geometric humor. Here, the intervals set the tempo, with discreet geometric humor.

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76[Multicolored semi-circle], painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Multicolored half circle]

Datec. 1917CollectionPrivate ownerFormat5.4 x 6.7 cm

Dated c. 1917: the lines open several paths, with discreet geometric humor. Here, the contrasts awaken the plot, with discreet geometric humor.

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77[Composition (Fragment, used for a tapestry)], painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Composition (Fragment, used for a tapestry)]

Datec. 1916 -1925CollectionArp Museum Bahnhof Rolandseck, RemagenFormat8.5 x 10 cm

Dated c. 1916 -1925: the shots create depth, with discreet geometric humor. Here, the circles catch the eye, with discreet geometric humor.

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78[Composition with geometric forms and light blue circle (Fragment, used for a tapestry)], painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Composition with geometric forms and light blue circle (Fragment, used for a tapestry)]

Datec. 1916 -1925CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat10.2 x 11.5 cm

Dated c. 1916 -1925: contrasts awaken the plot, with discreet geometric humor. Here, the colors move the center, with discreet geometric humor.

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79Composition (1916 version), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition (1916 version)

Date1916CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat8.5 x 5.8 cm

Dated 1916: the curves soften the grid, with discreet geometric humor. Here, the shots create depth, with discreet geometric humor.

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80[Composition with Diagonals and Small Transparent Circle (Fragment, used for a tapestry)], painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Composition with Diagonals and Small Transparent Circle (Fragment, used for a tapestry)]

Datec. 1916 -1925CollectionArp Museum Bahnhof Rolandseck, RemagenFormat12.8 x 10.7 cm

Dated c. 1916 -1925: shapes seem to change place, with discreet geometric humor. Here, the shapes seem to change place, with discreet geometric humor.

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81Abstract pattern (masks). Vertical-horizontal composition, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Abstract pattern (masks). Vertical-horizontal composition

Date1917CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat34 x 24 cm

Dated 1917: the circles hold the eye, keeping the hand visible. Here, the squares stabilize the surface, keeping the hand visible.

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82Elementary forms in vertical-horizontal composition, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Elementary shapes in vertical-horizontal composition

Date1917CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat32.2 x 24.7 cm

Dated 1917: the diagonals speed up reading, keeping the hand visible. Here, the lines open several paths, keeping the hand visible.

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83Elementary forms in vertical-horizontal composition (1917, version 2), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Elementary forms in vertical-horizontal composition (1917, version 2)

Date1917CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat29 x 23 cm

Dated 1917: the squares stabilize the surface, keeping the hand visible. Here, the curves soften the grid, keeping the hand visible.

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84Elementary forms in vertical-horizontal composition (1917, version 3), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Elementary forms in vertical-horizontal composition (1917, version 3)

Date1917CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat32.1 x 24.8 cm

Dated 1917: colors move the center, keeping the hand visible. Here, the diagonals speed up reading, keeping the hand visible.

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85Abstract pattern (knights). Vertical-horizontal composition, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Abstract pattern (knights). Vertical-horizontal composition

Date1917CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat33.9 x 24.1 cm

Dated 1917: intervals set the tempo, keeping the hand visible. Here, intervals set the tempo, keeping the hand visible.

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86Elementary forms. Vertical-horizontal composition, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Elementary shapes. Vertical-horizontal composition

Date1917CollectionPrivate ownerFormat15.9 x 16.5 cm

Dated 1917: the lines open several paths, keeping the hand visible. Here, the contrasts awaken the frame, keeping the hand visible.

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87Abstract pattern (boat). Vertical-horizontal composition, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Abstract pattern (boat). Vertical-horizontal composition

Date1917CollectionAargauer Kunsthaus, Aarau, Deposit from the Adrien Turel-StiftungFormat27 x 18 cm

Dated 1917: the plans create depth, keeping the hand visible. Here, the circles hold the eye, keeping the hand visible.

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88Abstract pattern (boat). Vertical-horizontal composition (1917, version 2), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Abstract pattern (boat). Vertical-horizontal composition (1917, version 2)

Date1917CollectionCenter Pompidou, National Museum of Modern Art - Center for Industrial Creation, ParisFormat27 x 18.4 cm

Dated 1917: contrasts awaken the frame, keeping the hand visible. Here, the colors move the center, keeping the hand visible.

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89Various elements in vertical-horizontal composition, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Various elements in vertical-horizontal composition

Date1918CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat21.6 x 18.8 cm

Dated 1918: the curves soften the grid, keeping the hand visible. Here, the planes create depth, keeping the hand visible.

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90[Composition with U-form], painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Composition with U-form]

Date1918CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat24.3 x 25.8 cm

Dated 1918: shapes seem to change place, keeping the hand visible. Here, the shapes seem to change place, keeping the hand visible.

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91Composition with curved bands, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition with curved bands

Date1918CollectionWhereabouts unknownFormat21 x 14 cm

Dated 1918: the circles hold the eye, at a flexible and clear cadence. Here, the squares stabilize the surface, at a flexible and clear cadence.

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92[Composition] (c. 1918, version 2), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Composition] (c. 1918, version 2)

Datec. 1918CollectionKunst Museum WinterthurFormat30.7 x 25.6 cm

Dated c. 1918: the diagonals accelerate reading, at a flexible and clear cadence. Here, the lines open several paths, at a flexible and clear cadence.

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93[Composition with hoop patterns or Horizontal-vertical composition], painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Arch patterned composition or horizontal-vertical composition]

Datec. 1918CollectionMuseum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Strasbourg (MAMCS)Format13.2 x 17 cm

Dated c. 1918: the squares stabilize the surface, at a flexible and clear cadence. Here, the curves soften the grid, at a flexible and clear cadence.

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94Composition in quadrangular spots, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition in quadrangular spots

Date1920CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat23.9 x 31.8 cm

Dated 1920: the colors move the center, at a soft and sharp cadence. Here, the diagonals accelerate reading, at a soft and sharp cadence.

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95[Composition] (1920, version 3), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Composition] (1920, version 3)

Date1920CollectionArp Museum Bahnhof Rolandseck, RemagenFormat23.2 x 16.9 cm

Dated 1920: the intervals give the tempo, according to a flexible and clear cadence. Here, the intervals give the tempo, according to a flexible and clear cadence.

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96Composition in quadrangular, polychrome, dense spots, painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Composition in quadrangular, polychrome, dense spots

Date1920CollectionWhereabouts unknownFormat26.2 x 35 cm

Dated 1920: the lines open several paths, according to a flexible and clear cadence. Here, the contrasts awaken the frame, according to a flexible and clear cadence.

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97[Untitled (Design for an embroidery)], painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Untitled (Design for an embroidery)]

Date1915 - 1917CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat10.9 x 11 cm

Dated 1915 -1917: the planes create depth, according to a flexible and clear cadence. Here, the circles hold the gaze, according to a flexible and clear cadence.

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98[Fragment], painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Fragment]

Datec. 1916 -1922CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat2.5 x 2.6 cm

Dated c. 1916 -1922: contrasts awaken the frame, according to a supple and clear cadence. Here, the colors move the center, according to a supple and clear cadence.

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99[Untitled (Design for an embroidery)] (1916 -1917, version 2), painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Untitled (Design for an embroidery)] (1916 -1917, version 2)

Date1916 - 1917CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat10.8 x 9 cm

Dated 1916 -1917: the curves soften the grid, according to a flexible and clear cadence. Here, the planes create depth, according to a flexible and clear cadence.

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100[Untitled (Nasturtium flowers)], painting by Sophie Taeuber-Arp

Sophie Taeuber-Arp

[Untitled (Nasturtium flowers)]

Date1910CollectionStiftung Arp e. V., Berlin/RolandswerthFormat48 x 74 cm

Dated 1910: the shapes seem to change place, according to a flexible and clear cadence. Here, the shapes seem to change place, according to a flexible and clear cadence.

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