Arlequim
1925
Juan Gris gives the classic theater trickster Harlequin a serious geometric makeover in this 1925 Cubist portrait. Forget the traditional red-and-black diamonds; this figure sports a cool teal and lemon-yellow outfit made of sharp, interlocking shapes that look almost like a stained-glass window. The elongated, mask-like face and dramatic red curtains suggest a stage set, fitting for a character known for his antics. Gris was a master of 'Synthetic Cubism,' building images up from flat shapes rather than breaking them apart, creating a look that feels both modern and elegant.
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