Sonia Delaunay (nėe Terk, November 14, 1885 – December 5, 1979) was a
Jewish-
French artist who, with her husband
Robert Delaunay and others, cofounded the
Orphism art movement, noted for its use of strong colours and geometric shapes. Her work extends to painting, textile design and stage set design. She was the first living female artist to have a retrospective exhibition at the
Louvre in 1964, and in 1975 was named an officer of the
French Legion of Honor.
Her work in modern design included the concepts of
geometric abstraction, the integration of furniture, fabrics, wall coverings, and clothing.