Woman with Mandolin (after Corot) by Juan Gris. A Cubist oil painting of a seated woman holding a mandolin, depicted through a series of intersecting geometric planes in a palette of dark grey, brown, green, and white.

Woman with Mandolin (after Corot)

Juan Gris

1916 · Plywood, Oil Paint

A striking Cubist portrait that reimagines a classical subject through bold geometric forms and a sophisticated, earthy palette.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Study · Living Room · Office
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1916, this masterful work by Juan Gris translates a theme from Corot into the sophisticated language of Synthetic Cubism. The composition utilizes a refined palette of muted greens and warm browns against deep charcoal greys, creating a rhythmic interplay of shifting planes. The result is a work that elevates the traditional figure-and-instrument motif into a powerful modern geometric statement, perfectly suited for contemporary or transitional interiors.