Still Life With Pumpkin and Bottle of Rum 1917

"Still Life with Pumpkin and Bottle of Rum," created in 1917 by the French artist Jean Metzinger, is a prime example of Cubist still life. The painting features a variety of objects, including a pumpkin, a bottle of rum, a newspaper, and a checkered tablecloth, all rendered in a fragmented and geometric style, characteristic of Cubism. Metzinger's use of bold colors and flat planes creates a sense of depth and dimension, while the overlapping and interlocked forms suggest a sense of movement and dynamism. This approach to still life challenged traditional representational conventions, instead offering a more abstract interpretation of the world around us.