Artwork
Fruit Dish and Pipe
Fruit Dish and Pipe is an oil painting by the Cubism Synthetic artist Juan Gris. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.
About this work
Overview
Fruit Dish and Pipe is an oil painting created by Juan Gris in 1919. It is a still life held at the Kunsthaus Zürich.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a fruit bowl and a pipe, arranged in a balanced composition. The objects are simplified into geometric forms, emphasizing their underlying structures.
Technique & Style
Gris employed a muted color palette dominated by shades of green, brown, and white. The background features a subtle gradient of blue and gray, adding depth without overpowering the main subjects.
Context
This work exemplifies Gris's contribution to Cubism, a style he helped develop alongside other prominent artists.
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.
