Prodavač kohoutků 1917

Josef Čapek's 1917 painting, "Prodavač kohoutků" (Rooster Seller), employs a Cubist aesthetic. The artwork's flat planes and geometric shapes, reminiscent of the work of Picasso and Braque, abstract the figure of a man holding a rooster. Čapek's use of color, including muted browns, blues, and a vibrant red for the rooster, adds a sense of depth and dimensionality despite the stylized forms. This Cubist portrait reflects the artistic innovations of the early 20th century and showcases Čapek's ability to translate the human form into a simplified, geometric language.