Lemon and Grape
1925
Juan Gris, a Spanish painter who became a star of the Parisian Cubist scene, turns a humble bowl of fruit into a geometric puzzle. In this 1925 piece, a lemon and grapes sit alongside a white container, all flattened and rearranged against a backdrop of blue tiles and flowing cloth. This is a classic example of Synthetic Cubism, where the artist builds the image from simple shapes and planes of color rather than breaking reality apart. The muted browns and greys give it a calm, almost architectural feel, proving that even a simple snack can look like a masterpiece of design.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Oil paint
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