Bodegón Cubista 1917

"Bodegón Cubista" (1917) by María Blanchard exemplifies the Cubist movement's fragmented and geometric approach to depicting still life subjects. The painting's composition is broken down into geometric shapes, with an emphasis on form and structure. The objects, which appear to be fruit and a plate, are rendered in a simplified, almost abstract manner, their colors and outlines flattened and interlocked. Blanchard's use of bold colors and contrasting light and dark tones further emphasizes the geometric structure, creating a dynamic and visually arresting composition. This innovative approach to still life, characteristic of Cubism, challenges traditional representational art by emphasizing form and structure over realistic depiction.