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Marcelle la Blonde

Marcelle la Blonde, by Juan Gris, 1921
Marcelle la Blonde, by Juan Gris, 1921

Marcelle la Blonde is a print by Juan Gris. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1966.411
Credit line
Gift of Fifty Members of The Print Club of Cleveland on the Occasion of the Fiftieth Anniversary

About this work

This painting shows a woman with a calm face. She's dressed in a simple outfit. Her expression is quiet and still, which makes the painting feel peaceful.

The artist used simple shapes to create her face and body. The background is plain, which helps us focus on the woman. To learn more about this style, look at the work of artist: Juan Gris (Spanish, 1887–1927)

Artist & collection

Portrait of Juan Gris

Artist

Juan Gris

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.

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.

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Who painted Marcelle la Blonde?

Marcelle la Blonde was painted by Juan Gris in 1921.

Where can I see Marcelle la Blonde?

Marcelle la Blonde is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Can I buy a print of Marcelle la Blonde?

Museum-quality prints of Marcelle la Blonde are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.