The Bottle of Anís del Mono 1914

"The Bottle of Anís del Mono" is a 1914 Cubist painting by Juan Gris. The artwork depicts a bottle of Anís del Mono liquor and its label, fragmented and overlapping. The geometric shapes and flat planes are characteristic of Cubist style, giving the illusion of a bottle viewed from multiple angles. The use of paper and paint is a signature technique of Gris, highlighting the inherent materiality of the artwork and drawing the viewer's attention to the process of its creation. The label of the bottle serves as a focal point of the composition, and its intricate details are rendered with precision. This painting exemplifies Gris' mastery of Cubism, blending the real and the abstract to create a captivating visual experience.