Glass and Water Bottle (1917)

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Juan Gris's painting, "Glass and Water Bottle" from 1917, is a compelling example of the Cubist style, characterized by its fragmented and abstract representation of reality. In this artwork, Gris dismantles and reassembles everyday objects into a complex interplay of shapes and shades, displaying a profound manipulation of form and perspective.The painting prominently features geometric shapes in varying tones of black, brown, and white, which converge to depict a glass and a water bottle. What is striking about this piece is Gris’s ability to translate common objects into a dynamic arrangement of interlocking forms. The geometric shapes, while abstract, hint at the curves and angles of the bottle and glass through the usage of subtle curves and contrasting edges.This artwork reflects Cubism’s essential aim to capture the essence of objects rather than their outward appearances. Gris plays with light and shadow, utilizing sharp contrasts that suggest depth and solidity within the flattened pictorial space. The overall composition is balanced yet challenging, inviting viewers to decipher the depicted objects while admiring the artwork's stark beauty and innovative structure.

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José Victoriano (Carmelo Carlos) 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. Closely connected to the innovative artistic genre Cubism, his works are among the movement's most distinctive.