Telephone 1916

Morton Schamberg's "Telephone" (1916) is a Cubist still life painting of a telephone, which was a new invention at the time. The artwork features geometric shapes and simplified forms to portray the object, typical of Cubism's style. The muted colors of the painting further emphasize the abstract form of the subject. Schamberg's work embraced modern technology as a subject matter for fine art, making it relevant to an audience interested in the avant-garde and the rapid changes of the early 20th century.