{"product_id":"guitar-and-fruit-bowl-on-a-table-juan-gris","title":"Guitar and Fruit Bowl on a Table - Juan Gris","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic example of Synthetic Cubism by Juan Gris, featuring a guitar and fruit bowl arranged in a precise, geometric composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuan Gris, born José Victoriano González-Pérez, was a central figure in the development of Synthetic Cubism. This work, dated 1918, demonstrates his methodical approach to the genre. Unlike the fragmented, multi-perspective works of early Cubism, Gris sought a more architectural order. He constructed his compositions through a rigorous process of geometric analysis, where objects are broken down into their essential forms and then reassembled on the canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a guitar, a fruit bowl, and a sheet of music, all arranged upon a table. Gris employs a palette of ochre, black, and grey, which allows the viewer to focus on the structural relationships between the objects. The guitar is depicted with a characteristic blend of flat planes and recognisable contours, while the fruit bowl serves as a central anchor for the surrounding geometric shapes. The sheet of music adds a linear element that contrasts with the curved forms of the instrument and the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGris often described his method as painting from the abstract to the particular. He began with a mathematical grid or a set of geometric relationships, only introducing the specific objects of the still life once the underlying structure was established. This technique results in a sense of balance and clarity that distinguishes his work from that of his contemporaries. The texture of the paint remains visible, providing a tactile quality to the flat surfaces. By 1918, Gris had refined his visual language to achieve a high degree of precision, moving away from the more chaotic experiments of his earlier career. This piece captures his mature style, where the tension between the two-dimensional surface and the three-dimensional subject matter is resolved through careful calculation and a disciplined application of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/still-life-with-a-guitar-georges-braque\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eStill Life with a Guitar - Georges Braque — Georges Braque\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/glass-of-absinthe-and-cigarette-pablo-picasso\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGlass of Absinthe and Cigarette - Pablo Picasso — Pablo Picasso\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Juan Gris","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59113079046479,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59113088188751,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59113088221519,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Guitar-and-Fruit-Bowl-on-a-Table_Poster_CompositorV1_1791918454553.jpg?v=1791918582","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/guitar-and-fruit-bowl-on-a-table-juan-gris","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}