The artwork titled “Planet Mercury Passing in Front of the Sun” was created by Giacomo Balla, a prominent figure in the Futurism movement. The artwork belongs to the abstract genre.
The artwork employs dynamic lines and forms to convey a sense of movement and energy, characteristic of the Futurism movement. The backdrop of vibrant orange hues contrasts sharply with sweeping black and blue strokes, creating an interplay between light and shadow. White, sharp, angular shapes pierce through the composition, suggesting the passage of Mercury across the fiery expanse of the Sun. The abstract nature of the piece emphasizes motion and transformation, capturing a fleeting celestial event through a futuristic lens.
