The Book (Le Livre) by Juan Gris. A Cubist still life painting depicting a coffee pot, cups, and a book on a table, rendered in fragmented geometric planes of grey, brown, and white.

The Book (Le Livre)

Juan Gris

1911 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterwork of early Cubism, this still life by Juan Gris explores form through a sophisticated palette of muted earth tones.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Library · Office · Study
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1911, 'The Book' is a significant example of Juan Gris's contributions to the Cubist movement. The work deconstructs everyday objects—a pitcher, cups, and a book—into a rhythmic arrangement of geometric planes and faceted surfaces. Its neutral palette of charcoal, warm ochre, and soft whites lends it a timeless, architectural quality suitable for contemporary or scholarly settings.

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