Still Life With Fruit Bowl 1918 by Juan Gris
Still Life With Fruit Bowl (1918)
A masterful Cubist composition by Juan Gris, capturing everyday objects through fragmented form and muted tones. This framed art print brings the essence of early 20th-century avant-garde to your space.
About Still Life With Fruit Bowl
Created in 1918, Still Life With Fruit Bowl represents Juan Gris at the height of his Cubist period. The painting exemplifies the movement's characteristic fragmentation of form while maintaining a subtle harmony through its muted color palette. Gris's work distinguishes itself from Picasso and Braque's earlier Cubist experiments through its more structured composition and clearer references to the physical world.
The fruit bowl motif allowed Gris to explore the interplay between geometric abstraction and representational art. This particular work demonstrates his mastery of synthesizing multiple perspectives within a single plane, a hallmark of analytic Cubism that would influence modern art for decades to come.
The Cubist Vision of Juan Gris
By 1918, Juan Gris had developed a distinctive approach to Cubism that balanced abstraction with accessibility. Unlike the more radical deconstructions of his contemporaries, Gris's compositions often retained enough visual cues to allow viewers to recognize the underlying subjects. This painting emerges from a period when Gris was particularly interested in domestic still life arrangements, using them as vehicles to explore spatial relationships and surface textures.
The work reflects Gris's technical evolution during World War I, when he was living in Paris and experimenting with collage elements. Though this particular piece appears to be purely painted, it carries the visual language of mixed media that was becoming prevalent in avant-garde circles of the time.
Composition and Technique
Geometric Structure
Gris organizes the composition around intersecting planes that suggest both the table surface and the volume of the fruit bowl. The angular forms create a dynamic tension between the picture plane and the implied three-dimensional space, characteristic of synthetic Cubism.
Subdued Palette
The restricted color scheme of ochres, browns, and greens demonstrates Gris's sophisticated approach to tonal values. These earth tones allow the geometric structure to dominate while providing enough variation to distinguish different elements within the composition.
Print and Frame Details
| Artist | Juan Gris |
| Original Year | 1918 |
| Art Style | Cubism |
| Subject Matter | Still life with fruit bowl |
| Size | 30×40 cm (12×16") |
| Print Method | Framed Poster |
| Paper | Archival matte paper, 230 gsm |
| Frame | Solid wood frame with gold finish |
| Glazing | UV-protective acrylic |
| Shipping | Free worldwide shipping |
| Returns | 30-day return policy |
Own This Cubist Masterwork
Bring Juan Gris's revolutionary vision into your home with this museum-quality framed print. Each piece includes premium framing and free worldwide shipping.
View Print DetailsInterior Design Guide
This 30×40 cm print makes a striking statement in modern interiors. The neutral color palette allows it to complement both minimalist spaces and more traditional decor. Consider placing it above a console table in an entryway or as part of a gallery wall in a living room. The gold frame adds warmth that works particularly well with earth tone accents and natural wood furnishings.
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Our prints use archival paper and fade-resistant inks. With proper care, your print will maintain its vibrancy for decades without noticeable fading.
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