oil paint
Still Life with a Plaque (Nature morte à la plaque)
Juan Gris
A masterful 1917 Synthetic Cubist still life by Juan Gris featuring a dynamic interplay of geometric forms and muted earth tones.
Still Life
Juan Gris
1917 · Oil Paint, Panel
A striking Synthetic Cubist composition by Juan Gris, featuring bold geometric forms and a sophisticated earthy palette.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — gives the room a clear visual center.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Office
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Deep green
About the piece
Painted in 1917, this work by Spanish artist Juan Gris is a masterclass in Synthetic Cubism. Through a series of overlapping geometric planes and a refined palette of ochre, sage green, and charcoal, Gris deconstructs everyday objects into a complex and rhythmic visual language. This piece represents the peak of the cubist movement, where form and space are expertly balanced to create a sophisticated modern aesthetic.
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