Bottle and Fruit Dish 1916

Juan Gris's "Bottle and Fruit Dish" (1916) is a prime example of Cubist still life. The composition, fragmented and geometric, showcases the artist's fascination with the interplay of form and space. The objects, such as a bottle, fruit dish, and newspaper, are broken down into simplified shapes and rearranged on the canvas, defying traditional perspective. Gris, a key figure in the development of Cubism, employed bold, flat colors and a sense of depth created through overlapping planes. The inclusion of the newspaper "Le Jour" suggests a reflection on the changing world around Gris during a period marked by great upheaval.