Les Pommes 1924

"Les Pommes" (1924) by Juan Gris is a prime example of the artist's signature Cubist style. The painting depicts a still life arrangement of apples, a knife, and a piece of paper with the word "journal" visible. Gris was known for his geometric forms, flattened perspectives, and use of bold colors. In this artwork, the apples are rendered in a series of interlocking planes and colors, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality while simultaneously breaking down the subject into its basic geometric elements. The Cubist movement, of which Gris was a prominent figure, challenged traditional art conventions and aimed to represent the world in a fragmented and multifaceted way.