Femme au Fauteuil 1923

Albert Gleizes made "Femme au Fauteuil," with what looks like oil on canvas, and it’s this awesome puzzle of geometric shapes and muted colours. I can imagine Gleizes layering these forms, trying to capture the essence of a woman in an armchair, not just how she looks, but how she feels. The blues and browns create this calm, contemplative vibe. Look at the curves that suggest the figure's face and body. It’s like he's trying to see her from multiple angles at once, which is what Cubism is all about, right? I’m reminded of Picasso and Braque, his contemporaries, all of them riffing off each other, pushing painting into new territories. What I love about this piece is its quietness. It invites you to slow down and piece together your own understanding of what you’re seeing. Painting doesn't have to spell everything out; it can be a conversation, an invitation.