Atelier — Gratis fragt til hele verden — Leveringstid: 2–6 uger
      Robert Delaunay, 1885 – 1941

      Robert Delaunay's 100 Most Famous Paintings

      Byen Paris (1912) is the painting Robert Delaunay is best remembered for; it belongs to the Centre Pompidou, Paris. Eiffeltårnet (1914) and The Eiffel Tower (1910) complete the trio of best-loved canvases. Our catalogue counts 181 works by Robert Delaunay. Here are the 100 most famous, with the year, the museum and the story of each canvas.

      Rangordnet efter vores popularitetsscore, som kombinerer søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk. Opdateret oktober 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.

      Portræt af Robert Delaunay
      Robert Delaunay · 1885 – 1941
      Født · død
      1885 – 1941, Paris
      Bevægelse
      Orphism
      Værker i vores katalog
      181
      Mest kendte
      Byen Paris (1912)
      Flest værker hos
      Centre Pompidou

      The ten best-loved paintings by Robert Delaunay

      Byen Paris (1912) af Robert Delaunay
      1

      Byen Paris

      1912 · Olie på lærred · Centre Pompidou, Paris

      En Vision af Modernitet: Robert Delaunays "Byen Paris" Robert Delaunay’s mesterværk fra 1912, “Byen Paris,” er mere end blot et maleri; det er en levende puls af tidens ånd, en fejring af moderniteten og en revolutionerende udforskning af farve, form og bevægelse. I en periode præget af hurtige teknologiske fremskridt og kunstnerisk eksperimenteren, fanger Delaunay essensen af et Paris i konstant forandring, et Paris der stræber mod fremtiden med en…

      Eiffeltårnet (1914) af Robert Delaunay
      2

      Eiffeltårnet

      1914 · Olie på lærred · Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York City

      Et modernistisk mesterværk Robert Delaunays "Eiffeltårnet" fra 1914 er et levende vidnesbyrd om kunstnerens pionerrolle inden for orfisme og kubisme. Dette ikoniske værk indfanger essensen af parisisk modernitet gennem et dynamisk samspil mellem farve, form og perspektiv. Eiffeltårnet, en af verdens mest genkendelige konstruktioner, fungerer som det centrale fokuspunkt, fremstillet i en fragmenteret og mangefacetteret stil, der udfordrer den traditionelle repræsentation. En fængslende komposition Kompositionen er en symfoni af geometriske…

      The Eiffel Tower (1910) af Robert Delaunay
      3

      The Eiffel Tower

      1910 · Oil On Canvas · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe

      In the heart of early twentieth-century Paris, a radical transformation was unfolding, one that sought to dismantle the traditional boundaries of sight and perception. Robert Delaunay’s The Eiffel Tower stands as a breathtaking monument to this era of profound change. Rather than offering a mere photographic record of the iron lattice structure, Delaunay invites us into a world where architecture dissolves into rhythm. The painting is not simply a depiction…

      Window (1912) af Robert Delaunay
      4

      Window

      1912 · Oil · Tate Liverpool, Liverpool

      In the early twentieth century, as the world stood on the precipice of profound transformation, Robert Delaunay captured a moment of pure, luminous transcendence in his 1912 masterpiece, "Window." This work is far more than a mere depiction of a windowpane; it is an invitation to witness the birth of Orphism, a movement that sought to liberate color from the constraints of representational form. To gaze upon this painting is…

      The Three Graces (1912) af Robert Delaunay
      5

      The Three Graces

      1912 · Acrylic On Canvas

      Robert Delaunay's "The Three Graces," completed in 1912, stands as a cornerstone of Orphism and a testament to the transformative power of abstract color theory. Painted during a period of intense artistic experimentation—the Belle Époque giving way to the burgeoning avant-garde—this monumental canvas transcends mere representation, immersing viewers in a realm where form and pigment converge to evoke profound emotion.

      La ville de Paris (1911) af Robert Delaunay
      6

      La ville de Paris

      1911 · Acrylic · Toledo Kunstmuseum, Toledo

      A Symphony of Color and Form: Exploring Robert Delaunay’s “La ville de Paris” The painting "La ville de Paris," created by Robert Delaunay in 1911, stands as a cornerstone of Orphism—a movement that irrevocably altered the trajectory of modern art. Measuring an impressive 1722 x 1195 cm, this monumental canvas isn’t merely a depiction of Parisian cityscape; it's an immersive experience designed to evoke emotion and capture the dynamism of…

      Endless Rhythm (Rythme sans fin) (1934) af Robert Delaunay
      7

      Endless Rhythm (Rythme sans fin)

      1934 · Acrylic On Canvas

      Robert Delaunay's "Endless Rhythm" is more than just a painting; it’s an immersion in the vibrant, revolutionary spirit of early 20th-century abstraction. Executed in 1934, this artwork embodies the core tenets of Orphism – a movement pioneered by Delaunay and his wife Sonia – that sought to liberate color from representational constraints and explore its inherent power as a visual language. The canvas pulsates with dynamic energy, achieved through a…

      Political Drama (1914) af Robert Delaunay
      8

      Political Drama

      1914 · Mixed Media · National Gallery of Art, Washington

      To stand before Robert Delaunay’s Political Drama is not merely to observe a painting; it is to step into a vibrant, pulsating field of pure chromatic energy. Created in the charged atmosphere of 1914, this work captures a moment suspended between figuration and abstraction—a visual echo of the tumultuous era from which it emerged. The composition immediately draws the eye into its heart, where two figures seem caught in an…

      Road in Laon (1912) af Robert Delaunay
      9

      Road in Laon

      1912 · Oil On Canvas

      Robert Delaunay's 1912 painting, ‘Road in Laon,’ isn’t merely a depiction of a street scene; it’s a vibrant manifesto of the Orphism movement – a radical departure from representational art that sought to capture pure emotion through color and geometric form. This oil on canvas, measuring 81 x 100 cm, offers a captivating glimpse into the burgeoning artistic landscape of early 20th-century Europe, showcasing Delaunay’s pioneering approach to abstraction and…

      Eiffel Tower af Robert Delaunay
      10

      Eiffel Tower

      Oil On Canvas · Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, D.C.

      In the heart of Paris, amidst the rhythmic pulse of a modernizing world, Robert Delaunay captured more than just a landmark; he captured the very vibration of existence. His Eiffel Tower stands as a breathtaking testament to the dawn of abstraction, where the rigid iron lattice of Gustave Eiffel’s masterpiece dissolves into a kaleidoscopic dance of light and geometry. To gaze upon this work is to witness the birth of…

      Robert Delaunay: canvases 11 to 100 of the ranking

      Eiffel Tower (1909) af Robert Delaunay
      #11

      Eiffel Tower

      1909 · Philadelphia Museum of Art

      Composition and Visual Structure The painting presents a view of the Eiffel Tower through a dense arrangement of foliage. Large, overlapping leaves and tree trunks frame the central…

      Bring this light home →
      Eiffel Tower (1911) af Robert Delaunay
      #12

      Eiffel Tower

      1911 · Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

      The painting titled "Eiffel Tower" by Robert Delaunay was created in 1911. This work presents an abstract representation of the Eiffel Tower, focusing on the structural essence of…

      Have it painted by hand →
      Rhythm (1912) af Robert Delaunay
      #14

      Rhythm

      1912

      In the early twentieth century, as the world accelerated into the modern age, Robert Delaunay captured its frantic, beautiful pulse in his 1912 masterpiece, Rhythm. This striking duo…

      Bring this light home →
      Premier Disque af Robert Delaunay
      #18

      Premier Disque

      Robert Delaunay’s “Premier Disque” embodies the core principles of Orphism – a revolutionary movement that sought to liberate painting from representational constraints and prioritize color as its primary…

      Have it painted by hand →
      Window, Eiffel Tower af Robert Delaunay
      #20

      Window, Eiffel Tower

      Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen

      Robert Delaunay's “Window, Eiffel Tower” (1910) is more than just a depiction of Paris’ iconic landmark; it’s a vibrant embodiment of the Orphism movement – a radical artistic…

      Order this canvas →
      Nude woman reading (1915) af Robert Delaunay
      #21

      Nude woman reading

      1915 · National Gallery of Victoria

      A Symphony of Color and Curve: Exploring Robert Delaunay’s Nude Woman Reading The painting “Nude Woman Reading,” executed by Robert Delaunay in 1915, stands as a cornerstone of…

      Order this canvas →
      Rythm (1934) af Robert Delaunay
      #22

      Rythm

      1934

      In the vibrant landscape of early twentieth-century abstraction, few works capture the pulse of modernity as evocatively as Robert Delaunay’s "Rythm." Created in 1934, this masterpiece serves as…

      Order this canvas →
      The Bowl (1916) af Robert Delaunay
      #23

      The Bowl

      1916

      The painting is a colorful depiction of two people sitting at a table with various food items on it. The first person is seated to the left side…

      Bring this light home →
      The Red Tower (1911) af Robert Delaunay
      #24

      The Red Tower

      1911 · Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

      Robert Delaunay’s “The Red Tower,” painted in 1911, is more than a depiction of the iconic Eiffel Tower; it's a vibrant explosion of color and dynamic energy that…

      Bring this light home →
      The jug (1916) af Robert Delaunay
      #25

      The jug

      1916 · Centre Pompidou

      The oil painting titled The jug, dated 1916, presents a complex arrangement of geometric shapes and color. The composition is built upon a rhythmic interplay of overlapping circular…

      Bring this light home →
      Study for the Cardiff Team (1922) af Robert Delaunay
      #28

      Study for the Cardiff Team

      1922 · Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art

      Robert Delaunay’s “Study for the Cardiff Team,” completed in 1922, stands as a cornerstone of Orphism and a testament to his groundbreaking approach to painting. More than just…

      Order this canvas →
      Portrait of Henri Carlier (1906) af Robert Delaunay
      #47

      Portrait of Henri Carlier

      1906 · Centre Pompidou

      In this 1906 oil on canvas, we encounter the Portrait of Henri Carlier, a work by Robert Delaunay. The painting focuses on the subject, Henri Carlier, presented in…

      Order this canvas →
      Portuguese Still Life (1915) af Robert Delaunay
      #48

      Portuguese Still Life

      1915 · Musée Fabre

      The scene unfolds through Portuguese Still Life, a work that breathes with the energy of 1915. Known also by its French title, Nature morte portugaise, this painting captures…

      Bring this light home →
      Football (1916) af Robert Delaunay
      #49

      Football

      1916 · Centre Pompidou

      The energy of a stadium or the rush of a match finds a strange, rhythmic life in Football. Created in 1916, this work by Robert Delaunay captures a…

      Order this canvas →
      Still Life in Blue (1907) af Robert Delaunay
      #51

      Still Life in Blue

      1907 · Centre Pompidou

      We are looking at Still Life in Blue, a work by Robert Delaunay. This piece belongs to the still life genre, focusing on an arrangement of vessels and…

      Have it painted by hand →
      Stage Design for Cleopatra (1918) af Robert Delaunay
      #52

      Stage Design for Cleopatra

      1918 · Metropolitan Museum of Art

      The stage design for Cleopatra by Robert Delaunay emerges from a moment of theatrical creation, a vision crafted for Sergei Diaghilev. This work, dating to 1918, captures a…

      Order this canvas →
      Circular Forms, Sun No. 2 (1910) af Robert Delaunay
      #53

      Circular Forms, Sun No. 2

      1910 · Centre Pompidou

      We are looking at Circular Forms, Sun No. 2, a work titled in its original French as Formes circulaires, Soleil n° 2. This piece was painted by Robert…

      Order this canvas →
      Self-portrait (1909) af Robert Delaunay
      #54

      Self-portrait

      1909 · Centre Pompidou

      by Robert Delaunay, executed in 1909, presents the artist as the central subject. This oil on canvas work captures the painter in a moment of intense introspection, utilizing…

      Have it painted by hand →
      Color Explosion af Robert Delaunay
      #56

      Color Explosion

      Statens Museum for Kunst

      Robert Delaunay's "Color Explosion" stands as a vibrant testament to the revolutionary spirit of early 20th-century abstraction. Painted around 1913, during his pivotal engagement with Orphism alongside his…

      Have it painted by hand →
      Saint-Séverin No. 4 (1909) af Robert Delaunay
      #57

      Saint-Séverin No. 4

      1909 · Philadelphia Museum of Art

      Robert Delaunay produced Saint-Séverin No. 4 in 1909. This work belongs to a series of seven paintings the artist executed to explore the ambulatory of the Saint-Séverin church.…

      Have it painted by hand →
      Poring (1915) af Robert Delaunay
      #83

      Poring

      1915

      Robert Delaunay’s “Poring,” painted in 1915, is far more than a depiction of fruit; it’s a pivotal moment in the birth of abstract art. This vibrant canvas explodes…

      Have it painted by hand →

      Robert Delaunay's canvases, period by period

      What Robert Delaunay painted most

      The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.

      Where Robert Delaunay's canvases hang

      De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.

      Museum By Værker af Robert Delaunay Malerier fra denne liste
      Centre Pompidou, ParisCentre Pompidou Paris 24 Byen Paris, Portrait of Henri Rousseau, The jug
      Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New YorkSolomon R. Guggenheim Museum New York 9 Eiffel Tower, Windows Open Simultaneously 1st Part, 3rd Motif, The Red Tower
      Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, MadridThyssen-Bornemisza Museum Madrid 4 Woman with a Parasol, Portrait of Dr. Piraz, Still Life with Parrot
      Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, ParisMusée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris Paris 8 Landscape with Cows, The Cardiff Team
      Philadelphia Museum of Art, PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia 3 Eiffel Tower, Saint-Séverin No. 4
      Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, KarlsruheStaatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe Karlsruhe 2 The Eiffel Tower, Political Drama
      Museum Folkwang, EssenMuseum Folkwang Essen 2 Formes circulaires, soleil (Circular Forms, Sun), The Eiffel Tower
      MoMA - Museum of Modern Art, New York CityMoMA - Museum of Modern Art New York City 5 Simultaneous Contrasts Sun and Moon

      Robert Delaunay's most famous canvas, decade after decade

      1. 1900s
        Eiffel Tower (1909) af Robert Delaunay
        Ranked 11 of 100

        Eiffel Tower

        Alder 15 – 24 · Philadelphia Museum of Art

        Composition and Visual Structure The painting presents a view of the Eiffel Tower through a dense arrangement of foliage. Large, overlapping leaves and tree trunks frame the central…

      2. 1910s
        Byen Paris (1912) af Robert Delaunay
        1 of 100

        Byen Paris

        Alder 25 – 34 · Centre Pompidou

        En Vision af Modernitet: Robert Delaunays "Byen Paris" Robert Delaunay’s mesterværk fra 1912, “Byen Paris,” er mere end blot et maleri; det er en levende puls af tidens…

      3. 1920s
        Study for the Cardiff Team (1922) af Robert Delaunay
        28 of 100

        Study for the Cardiff Team

        Alder 35 – 44 · Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art

        Robert Delaunay’s “Study for the Cardiff Team,” completed in 1922, stands as a cornerstone of Orphism and a testament to his groundbreaking approach to painting. More than just…

      4. 1930s
        Endless Rhythm (Rythme sans fin) (1934) af Robert Delaunay
        7 of 100

        Endless Rhythm (Rythme sans fin)

        Alder 45 – 54

        Robert Delaunay's "Endless Rhythm" is more than just a painting; it’s an immersion in the vibrant, revolutionary spirit of early 20th-century abstraction. Executed in 1934, this artwork embodies…

      Robert Delaunay's canvases, question by question

      Which canvas is Robert Delaunay most remembered for?Read the answer

      Byen Paris (1912), Centre Pompidou, Paris. Eiffeltårnet (1914) and The Eiffel Tower (1910) follow.

      Byen Paris: how old was Robert Delaunay when it was painted?Read the answer

      Robert Delaunay, born in 1885, was 27 years old: Byen Paris dates from 1912.

      What are Robert Delaunay's ten most famous canvases?Read the answer

      Byen Paris, Eiffeltårnet, The Eiffel Tower, Window, The Three Graces, La ville de Paris, Endless Rhythm (Rythme sans fin), Political Drama, Road in Laon og Eiffel Tower. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.

      How many paintings did Robert Delaunay create?Read the answer

      181 works by Robert Delaunay are in our catalogue, dated 1903 to 1934.

      Where do Robert Delaunay's most famous canvases hang today?Read the answer

      Mostly in Centre Pompidou (Paris), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (New York) og Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (Madrid); the list above names each museum and its canvases.

      When did Robert Delaunay paint the most famous canvases?Read the answer

      In 1910s, which gave 48 of the 100 works on this page, Byen Paris among them.

      Which famous Robert Delaunay canvas came first, and which came last?Read the answer

      The earliest canvas here is The Banks of the Yèvre (1903); the latest is Endless Rhythm (Rythme sans fin) (1934).

      Which subjects did Robert Delaunay paint most?Read the answer

      Geometric shapes (19), Color theory (4) og Urban landscape (3), across the 100 works on this page.

      Which medium appears most in Robert Delaunay's paintings?Read the answer

      Oil On Canvas, used in 18 of the 100 works on this page.

      Which movement is Robert Delaunay associated with?Read the answer

      Orphism, as the canvases on this page show.

      Which paintings by Robert Delaunay are held by the Centre Pompidou?Read the answer

      The Centre Pompidou, Paris holds 13 of the works on this page, among them Byen Paris, Portrait of Henri Rousseau og The jug.

      Where can I buy a reproduction of a Robert Delaunay painting?Read the answer

      Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.

      Meet the painter: Robert Delaunay

      En pioner inden for abstrakt farve: Robert Delaunays liv og kunst

      Robert Delaunay, født i Paris i 1885, trådte frem som en central skikkelse i de radikale kunstneriske omvæltninger i det tidlige tyvende århundrede. Selvom han i begyndelsen blev tiltrukket af mere traditionelle malerformer, førte hans rejse ham mod en udforskning af farve og lys, som i sidste ende skulle definere hans eftermæle og bidrage væsentligt til den abstrakte kunsts fødende øjeblikke. Delaunay var ikke blot interesseret i at *repræsentere* verden; han søgte at indfange dens selve essens gennem et levende sprog af geometriske former og lysende nuancer, da han med sin kone, Sonia Delaunay, og andre visionære ligesindede grundlagde Orfismen. Hans tidlige liv var præget af en vis ustabilitet – hans forældre blev skilt, da han var ung, og han blev opdraget af slægtninge – men dette fostrede måske netop den uafhængige ånd, der tjente ham så godt i udfordringen af kunstneriske konventioner. Han begyndte oprindeligt med dekorativ kunst, men blev hurtigt draget mod maleriet og udstillede på Salon des Indépendants allerede i 1904, hvilket vidnede om et spirende talent og en stor ambition.

      Fra divisionisme til Orfismens daggry

      Delaunays kunstneriske udvikling var kendetegnet ved konstant eksperimenteren. Han arbejdede indledningsvist med neo-impressionismen, eller divisionismen, hvor han absorberede principperne om at påføre små, adskilte farveprikker for at skabe en glimtende effekt. Men han bevægede sig snart ud over blot at efterligne optiske fænomener; han begyndte at undersøge selve farvens ekspressive potentiale. Et afgørende venskab med Jean Metzinger viste sig formativt i denne periode, da de udforskede mulighederne i fragmenterede former og mosaikagtige kompositioner. Disse tidlige samarbejder lagde grundstenen til deres senere engagement i kubismen, selvom Delaunay i sidste ende beværede sig væk fra dens mere analytiske tilgang. Han var ikke interesseret i at dissekere objekter i geometriske komponenter; tværtimod søgte han at syntetisere dem i dynamiske arrangementer af farve og lys. Dette skifte kulminerede i udviklingen af Orfismen – et begreb skabt af poeten Guillaume Apollinaire – som havde til formål at skabe en rent abstrakt kunst, der fremkaldte emotionelle responser gennem sin kromatiske intensitet. Simultaneous Contrasts: Sun and Moon eksemplificerer denne tilgang og fremviser Delaunays mesterlige manipulation af farve for at formidle en følelse af energi og bevægelse.

      Kraften i ‘Simultanéité’ og kunstnerisk indflydelse

      Centralt i Delaunays kunstneriske filosofi stod konceptet om ”simultanéité” – idéen om, at farver interagerer med hinanden og skaber nye sensationer og perceptioner. Han troede på, at farve ikke blot var et beskrivende element, men en aktiv kraft, der er i stand til at forme vores oplevelse af virkeligheden. Denne overbevisning gennemsyrede hans maleriserier af Eiffeltårnet, hvor han dekonstruerede den ikoniske struktur til et netværld af krydsende planer og vibrerende nuancer. Dette var ikke afbildninger *af* tårnet, men snarere undersøgelser af, hvordan lys og farve transformerede dets fremtoning. Delaunays teorier resonerede dybt hos andre kunstnere i hans samtid og påvirkede skikkelser som Paul Klee, Franz Marc, August Macke og endda de russiske avantgarde-bevægelser. Hans vægtning af abstraktion og farvens ekspressive kraft var med til at bane vejen for en ny generation af kunstnere, der forkastede repræsentative konventioner til fordel for rent visuelle former. Han skabte ikke blot malerier; han udviklede et teoretisk rammeværk for forståelsen af forholdet mellem farve, lys og perception.

      De senere år og et vedvarende eftermæle

      Første Verdenskrigs udbrud tvang Delaunay og hans kone til at søge tilflugt i Spanien og Portugal, hvor de fortsatte med at arbejde og udstille. Efter hjemkomsten til Paris i 1920'erne udforskede han en række motiver, herunder portrætter og figurative scener, men forblev altid tro mod sine kerneprincipper om farve og abstraktion. I sine senere år vendte Delaunay tilbage til tidligere temaer og skabte stadig mere komplekse og dynamiske kompositioner. Han påtog sig også ambitiøse projekter, såsom designet af storskala farvede relieffer til Verdensudstillingen i Paris i 1937, hvilket demonstrerede hans evne til at oversætte sin kunstneriske vision til arkitektoniske kontekster. Robert Delaunays tidlige død i 1941 markerede et tab for kunstverdenen, men hans indflydelse mærkes stadig i dag. Hans pionerarbejde lagde fundamentet for mange efterfølgende udviklinger inden for abstrakt kunst, og hans udforskning af farven forbliver en kilde til inspiration for kunstnere på tværs af discipliner. Hans eftermæle er ikke blot et spørgsmål om æstetisk innovation, men også om intellektuel undersøgelse – et vidnesbyrd om kunstens kraft til at transformere vores forståelse af verden omkring os.

      Bemærkelsesværdige værker

      • Eiffeltårnet (1909-1911)
      • Simultaneous Contrasts: Sun and Moon (1913)
      • Windows Open Simultaneously, 1st Part, 3rd Motif (1912)
      • Vej i Laon (1910)
      • Rhythms (1934)

      Alle 181 værker af Robert Delaunay →