The Open Window 1921

"The Open Window" (1921) by Juan Gris is a prime example of Cubist art. The painting features a still life with a view of a seascape through an open window, with a bottle, guitar, and a bowl of fruit set on a table. Gris utilizes geometric shapes and fragmented forms, characteristic of Cubism, to depict the objects in the scene. The flat planes of color and the interplay of light and shadow create a sense of depth and dimension. This work embodies the Cubist desire to break from traditional representational art and explore new ways of seeing and representing the world.