Still Life with a Plaque (Nature morte à la plaque) by Juan Gris. A Synthetic Cubist still life featuring fragmented geometric forms in earthy greens, browns, and grays with a central nameplate.

Still Life with a Plaque (Nature morte à la plaque)

Juan Gris

1917 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful 1917 Synthetic Cubist still life by Juan Gris featuring a dynamic interplay of geometric forms and muted earth tones.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with quiet neutral notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

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

About the piece

Created in 1917, 'Still Life with a Plaque' is a definitive work by Juan Gris, a central figure in the Cubist movement. The painting demonstrates his shift toward Synthetic Cubism, using a sophisticated arrangement of geometric planes and stippled textures to suggest a tabletop arrangement, anchored by a formal plaque bearing the artist's name.

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