Robert Delaunay
Painter

Robert Delaunay Net Worth

Robert Delaunay was a French artist born in Paris on April 12, 1885. He was a co-founder of the Orphism movement and was renowned for his abstract and geometric paintings that featured his love of color, depth, and tone. He was particularly known for his series of works such as the Saint-Sévrin series, the City series, the Eiffel Tower series, the City of Paris series, the Window series, the Cardiff Team series, the Circular Forms series, and The First Disk.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 12, 1885
Birth Place Paris, France
Age 134 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 25, 1941 (age 56)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $17 Million (2024)

About

Co-founded the Orphism movement; known for his abstract and geometric paintings that incorporated his passion for color, depth, and tone. He was known for his Saint-Sévrin series, the City series, the Eiffel Tower series, the City of Paris series, the Window series, the Cardiff Team series, the Circular Forms series, and The First Disk.

Before Fame

He first displayed his art at the Salon des Independants in 1904. His travels through Brittany acquainted him with the group of Pont-Aven.

Trivia

His 1912 work, "Simultaneous Windows on the City," exemplified his use of bold colors and geometric shapes.

Family Life

He was born to George Delaunay and Countess Berthe Félicie de Rose, although he was raised by his mother's sister, Marie, and her husband, Charles Damour, after his parents divorced. He married fellow Artist Sonia Terk who was also influential in the Orphism movement.

Associated With

His work was favorably compared to that of Paul Klee.

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