{"product_id":"the-coffee-grinder-juan-gris","title":"The Coffee Grinder - Juan Gris","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1916 Synthetic Cubist still life by Juan Gris, featuring a coffee grinder and domestic objects rendered through overlapping geometric planes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coffee Grinder, painted by Juan Gris in 1916, represents a mature phase of his engagement with Synthetic Cubism. Unlike the fragmented, monochromatic works of the earlier Analytic period, this composition employs a more structured approach to form and colour. Gris organises the pictorial space through a series of overlapping planes, which define the objects on the table while simultaneously flattening the depth of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject matter consists of domestic items: a coffee grinder, a cup, a glass, and a spoon. Gris renders these objects through a combination of geometric abstraction and recognisable outlines. The coffee grinder itself is deconstructed into its functional components, with the handle and body depicted as distinct, intersecting shapes. The artist uses a palette of muted browns, blacks, and whites, which allows the viewer to focus on the interplay of light and shadow across the various surfaces. The background features a stippled texture, a technique Gris frequently used to create a sense of depth without relying on traditional perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work demonstrates the artist's mathematical approach to painting. He often began with a grid or a set of geometric proportions before applying the subject matter. The result is a composition that feels balanced and deliberate. The inclusion of the spoon and the cup provides a sense of scale and familiarity, grounding the abstract arrangement in a recognisable domestic setting. The signature and dedication at the bottom left indicate the personal nature of the piece, which was created during a period when Gris was refining his unique contribution to the Cubist movement. His ability to reconcile the rigour of geometric structure with the warmth of everyday objects remains a defining characteristic of his practice.\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\/figure-cubiste-albert-gleizes\" 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;\"\u003eFigure Cubiste - Albert Gleizes — Albert Gleizes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cubist-figure-salvador-dali\" 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;\"\u003eCubist Figure - Salvador Dalí — Salvador Dalí\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":58857499328847,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58857508110671,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58857508143439,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Coffee-Grinder_Poster_CompositorV1_1790119141494.jpg?v=1790119973","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-coffee-grinder-juan-gris","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}