Violin by Juan Gris. A Cubist still life featuring a violin, a bottle, and sheet music composed of overlapping geometric planes.

Violin

Juan Gris

1913 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful Cubist composition exploring fragmented musical forms through a sophisticated palette of earth tones and patterns.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece in walnut and cognac tones — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Office · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Rich brown, Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1913, this work by Juan Gris is a classic example of Synthetic Cubism. The artist deconstructs objects like a violin, a glass, and sheet music into a rhythmic arrangement of geometric shapes and textures, creating a sense of intellectual depth and modern elegance.