The Open Door 1928

Louis Marcoussis's 1928 painting "The Open Door" is a striking example of Cubist still life. The artwork features a simplified, geometric arrangement of objects, including fish, a pitcher, and a table set against a backdrop of an open door. Marcoussis employs bold, flat colors and distinct outlines to create a sense of depth and perspective, characteristic of the Cubist movement. The fractured forms and overlapping planes are reminiscent of the works of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, who pioneered this artistic style in the early 20th century.