{"product_id":"the-table-juan-gris","title":"The Table - Juan Gris","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic example of Synthetic Cubism by Juan Gris, featuring a deconstructed still life arrangement in warm ochres and deep purples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuan Gris, born José Victoriano González-Pérez, was a central figure in the development of Synthetic Cubism. In this 1914 composition, Gris employs a rigorous geometric approach to the traditional still life genre. Unlike the earlier, more fragmented Analytic Cubism, this work demonstrates a clear synthesis of form and colour. The composition is anchored by a central oval, which contains the primary objects of the still life, including a glass, a bottle, and a newspaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGris uses a palette dominated by warm ochres, browns, and deep purples to create a sense of structural stability. The inclusion of collage-like elements, such as the printed text of the newspaper, is a hallmark of his practice during this period. These elements serve to flatten the pictorial space while simultaneously providing a tactile quality to the surface. The artist balances these representational fragments with abstract geometric planes, creating a tension between the two-dimensional surface and the three-dimensional objects depicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work reflects the artist's methodical approach to painting, where he often began with a mathematical grid before applying his subjects. This process allowed him to maintain a high degree of order within the complex visual language of Cubism. The interplay of light and shadow is handled with precision, giving the objects a sense of weight despite their deconstructed forms. This piece remains a clear example of the intellectual rigour Gris brought to the movement, moving away from the more spontaneous techniques of his contemporaries. The work is currently held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where it is recognised for its contribution to the evolution of modern European painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/cubist-composition-auguste-herbin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCubist Composition - Auguste Herbin — Auguste Herbin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/cubist-figure-salvador-dali\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCubist Figure - Salvador Dalí — Salvador Dalí\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Juan Gris","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58893085671759,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58893139018063,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58893139050831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58893139083599,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58893139116367,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Table_Poster_CompositorV1_1790370102694.jpg?v=1790440344","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/the-table-juan-gris","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}