Still Life before an Open Window (Place Ravignan) 1915

Juan Gris's *Still Life before an Open Window (Place Ravignan)* (1915) is a prime example of Cubist art. The painting's fragmented composition, broken lines, and overlapping planes of color evoke a sense of depth and dimension while simultaneously defying traditional perspective. The title alludes to the scene depicted: a still life of objects, likely in Gris's Parisian studio, positioned before a window looking out onto the Place Ravignan. The image is rendered with a geometric sensibility, showcasing Gris's mastery of this artistic movement. The artwork is currently on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.