Figure Studies
Woman with Mandolin (after Corot)
Juan Gris
A striking Cubist portrait that reimagines a classical subject through bold geometric forms and a sophisticated, earthy palette.
Portrait of Josette Gris
Juan Gris
1916 · Oil Paint, Panel
A striking Cubist masterpiece by Juan Gris, featuring bold geometric abstraction and a sophisticated monochromatic palette.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with cooler, clearer color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Soft white
About the piece
Created in 1916, this portrait of the artist's wife, Josette, is a definitive example of Synthetic Cubism. Juan Gris masterfully deconstructs the figure into a series of sharp, overlapping geometric planes, using a restrained palette of greys, blacks, and earth tones to create a composition that is both intellectually rigorous and visually powerful.
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