Juan Gris

Spain 1887-1927
Juan Gris (1887-1927) was a prominent Spanish painter and sculptor who made an indelible mark on the art world as one of the key figures in the Cubist movement. Born José Victoriano Carmelo Carlos González-Pérez, he adopted the pseudonym Juan Gris to define his artistic identity. Born in Madrid, Gris initially pursued a career as a satirical cartoonist before moving to Paris in 1906, where he immersed himself in the vibrant avant-garde scene. It was here that Gris encountered the works of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, which significantly influenced his artistic direction. He began to experiment with the principles of Cubism, synthesizing the fragmented forms and multiple viewpoints characteristic of the style into his own distinctive approach. Gris's cubist paintings are known for their clarity and order compared to the more radical innovations of his contemporaries. His compositions often featured still life arrangements, characterized by geometric shapes, interlocking planes, and harmonious colors. He would meticulously arrange everyday objects such as musical instruments, newspapers, and glassware, deconstructing them into abstract patterns while maintaining a sense of spatial balance and harmony. While embracing the Cubist ethos, Gris also developed his unique color palette, favoring muted tones over brighter hues, which lent his work a serene and intellectual quality. This aesthetic earned him recognition as a 'synthetic' Cubist, as opposed to the earlier 'analytic' phase of the movement. Gris's innovative use of collage techniques further enriched his visual language, integrating elements like newspaper clippings and wallpaper scraps into his canvases. Throughout his relatively short but prolific career, Gris produced numerous oil paintings, drawings, and prints that have been celebrated for their technical precision and intellectual rigor. Notable works include "The Sunblind" (1914), "Still Life with Checked Tablecloth" (1915), and "Portrait of Josette Gris" (1916), among others. Despite grappling with illness later in life, Gris continued to evolve his artistry until his untimely death in 1927.

Collection of Works(Page 1)

Abstraction,Juan Gris,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, traditional media, no humans, solo, painting (medium)
Abstraction
Painter: Juan Gris
Resolution: 2761 × 4001 px
Aux Courses,Juan Gris,Illustration,Illustration, monochrome, umbrella, multiple boys, hat, traditional media
Aux Courses
Painter: Juan Gris
Resolution: 4165 × 5200 px
Bottle and Fruit Dish (Bottle, newspaper and fruit bowl),Juan Gris,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, no humans
Bottle and Fruit Dish (Bottle, newspaper and fruit bowl)
Painter: Juan Gris
Resolution: 4512 × 6544 px
Checkerboard and Playing Cards,Juan Gris,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, traditional media, no humans, still life
Checkerboard and Playing Cards
Painter: Juan Gris
Resolution: 3800 × 2658 px
Ace of Clubs and Four of Diamonds,Juan Gris,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, tree, no humans, card
Ace of Clubs and Four of Diamonds
Painter: Juan Gris
Resolution: 2017 × 4000 px
Bock de bière,Juan Gris,Sketch,Sketch, monochrome, traditional media, solo, sketch, 1girl
Bock de bière
Painter: Juan Gris
Resolution: 2640 × 3616 px
Bottle of Rum and Newspaper,Juan Gris,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, solo, no humans, male focus, box
Bottle of Rum and Newspaper
Painter: Juan Gris
Resolution: 2440 × 2904 px
Cherries,Juan Gris,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, no humans, still life
Cherries
Painter: Juan Gris
Resolution: 1962 × 2864 px
Au soleil du plafond,Juan Gris,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, no humans, book, still life, border, solo
Au soleil du plafond
Painter: Juan Gris
Resolution: 3300 × 4564 px
Bock De Bière,Juan Gris,Sketch,Sketch, monochrome, traditional media, solo, sketch, no humans
Bock De Bière
Painter: Juan Gris
Resolution: 3069 × 4260 px
Bottles and Bowl,Juan Gris,Sketch,Sketch, monochrome, traditional media, bottle, sketch, solo
Bottles and Bowl
Painter: Juan Gris
Resolution: 2552 × 3880 px
Coffeepot,Juan Gris,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, no humans, still life, shadow
Coffeepot
Painter: Juan Gris
Resolution: 4292 × 5186 px