Lamp by Juan Gris. A Synthetic Cubist composition decomposing a lamp into fragmented geometric planes of green, yellow, and grey against a dark background.

Lamp

Juan Gris

1916 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking 1916 masterpiece by Juan Gris, this Cubist still life transforms a simple lamp into a sophisticated arrangement of light, shadow, and texture.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray

About the piece

Created in 1916, 'Lamp' is a quintessential example of Juan Gris's contribution to Synthetic Cubism. The artist utilizes overlapping geometric planes and intricate dotted patterns to rebuild the subject from its essential structural elements. The interplay between the earthy ochre tones, deep blacks, and vibrant forest greens creates a rhythmic composition that is both intellectually rigorous and visually compelling, characteristic of Gris's mature period.

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