The 1000++ Artworks created around 1925 and ...

Fernand Léger , a French painter and sculptor, is renowned for his unique style of Cubism. One of his most memorable paintings in this style is The City , also known as La Ville in its original French title. Completed in 1919, this large painting measures 231.1cm tall by 298.4cm wide and can now be ...

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The painting 'The Woman with the Fruit Dish' by Fernand Leger is a quintessential example of Cubism, a style that revolutionized modern art. Created in 1924, this piece showcases Leger's unique approach to capturing everyday life through geometric forms and vibrant colors. Cubist Elements Leger's ...

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In a witty version of a “mirror image,” Braque took the oval backing board off a looking glass, covered it with white gesso, and turned the vertical format to a horizontal one to emphasize the tabletop effect. The two pieces of differently grained faux bois stand for the respective wood planes of wa...

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We look down onto a pile with a newspaper, theater program, pipe, a black and white checkerboard, and other objects painted as abstracted, geometric forms on a tabletop in this nearly square still life painting. Near the center, a rectangular form like a newspaper is painted with the headline “LE JO...

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The painting Still Life with White Tablecloth by Juan Gris is a quintessential example of Synthetic Cubism, a style that emerged in the early 20th century. Created in 1916, this oil on canvas piece measures 51 x 61 cm and showcases Gris' mastery of the genre. The painting features a still life compo...

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About the Artist and His Masterpiece Paul Klee, a Swiss-born German painter (1879-1940), was renowned for his unique blend of expressionism, cubism, and surrealism. A master draftsman with a profound understanding of color theory, Klee's impact on modern art is evident in his theoretical writings,...

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The painting The Tavern by Pablo Picasso is a quintessential example of Synthetic Cubism, created in 1914. This style, which emerged in the early 20th century, rejected traditional techniques of perspective and representation, instead emphasizing geometric forms and fragmented images. Description o...

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Like Still Life with Mandolin and Galette (MMA 1999.363.65) , this monumental still life was painted for exhibition at the fashionable Paul Rosenberg gallery in Paris. The large scale and muted colors of this work and others like it were admired by the same collectors who patronized modern architect...

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Fernand Léger, a French painter, sculptor, and filmmaker, played a significant role in the development of Cubism, an avant-garde art movement that revolutionized European painting and sculpture. His unique interpretation of Cubism, often referred to as 'Tubism' or 'Mechanical Cubism,' emphasized cyl...

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Paul Klee, a Swiss-born German painter (1879-1940), was celebrated for his unique blend of expressionism, cubism, and surrealism. A master draftsman with a profound understanding of color theory, Klee's impact on modern art is evidenced by his theoretical writings, notably his 'Paul Klee Noteboo...

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Au bon marche is a seminal work that exemplifies the artist's innovative approach to Synthetic Cubism. Created in 1913, this collage painting measures 23 x 31 cm and showcases Picasso's experimentation with fragmented forms and multiple perspectives. The Evolution of Cubism Synthetic Cubism, which...

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The painting The Table in Front of the Window by Juan Gris is a seminal work of Synthetic Cubism, created in 1921. This oil-on-canvas piece measures 65 x 100 cm and is a prime example of Gris' unique style, which emphasized geometric shapes and fragmented forms. The painting features a still life of...

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The painting 'Guitar and Music Paper' by Juan Gris is a masterpiece of Cubism, showcasing the artist's unique ability to blend everyday objects with abstracted forms. Created in 1927, this oil on canvas work measures 65 x 81 cm and is a testament to Gris's innovative style. Composition and Style Th...

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Léger was one of the most prominent and prolific artists working in Paris in the first half of the twentieth century. He was first associated with the avant-garde in 1909, when he exhibited his work at the Salon d'Automne in the company of artists such as Marcel Duchamp and Constantin Brancusi. His ...

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Introduction to Joan Miró and Surrealism Joan Miró i Ferrà, a renowned Spanish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist, was an exponent of surrealism. Surrealism is a cultural movement that emerged in the early 1920s, aiming to merge dream and reality into an absolute reality or super-reality. Surrealist...

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Fernand Léger, a prominent figure in the Cubism movement, created 'Staircase' in 1914. This painting is a quintessential example of Cubist art, characterized by its geometric forms and fragmented objects. Composition and Elements The scene depicts a stairwell with various objects scattered through...

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The quintessential painter of the machine age, Léger observed the effects of modern technology in the trenches as a solider in the French army during World War I. Featuring workers whose bodies appear to be assembled from standardized industrial parts, The Builders exemplifies the style that Léger d...

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