Checkerboard and Playing Cards by Juan Gris. A synthetic cubist still life featuring a green checkerboard, playing cards, and a drinking glass arranged on a dark, tilted table surface.

Checkerboard and Playing Cards

Juan Gris

1915 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking cubist masterwork of fragmented forms and bold colors by the influential Spanish painter Juan Gris.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Commercial Space · Living Room · Dining Room
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black, Blue

About the piece

Painted in 1915, 'Checkerboard and Playing Cards' is a pinnacle of synthetic cubism by Juan Gris. The artist expertly deconstructs everyday objects—a checkerboard, cards, and glassware—into a rhythmic interlocking of geometric planes. The vibrant emerald greens and deep blues are set against a dramatic dark background, creating a sophisticated and enduringly modern statement piece.

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