Artwork
Bottle and Pitcher
Bottle and Pitcher is an oil painting by the Cubism Analytic artist Juan Gris. It dates from 1911 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.
About this work
Overview
Bottle and Pitcher is an oil still life painting by Juan Gris, created in 1911. The work is part of the Kröller-Müller Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tall, slender bottle and a shorter, wider pitcher on a table, rendered in a simplified, geometric style. The muted color palette, dominated by shades of brown and gray, invites contemplation of the everyday objects.
Technique & Style
Gris employed various techniques to create texture and depth, with visible brushstrokes lending energy and spontaneity to the work. The geometric forms and flat surfaces contribute to the painting's calm, serene atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
José Victoriano González-Pérez, better known as Juan Gris, was a Spanish painter born in Madrid who lived and worked in France for most of his active period.
