La Mandoline Noire 1926

"La Mandoline Noire" (1926) by Juan Gris, a prominent figure in the Cubist movement, depicts a still life of a guitar, a pear, and a piece of cloth against a geometric background. This work is a quintessential example of Gris's signature style, characterized by its flat planes, fragmented forms, and muted palette. The artist's signature in the bottom right corner adds a personal touch to this masterful composition, showcasing the Cubist approach to representing objects in an abstract and fragmented manner.