J. Gris 17 items

Juan Gris (1887–1927) was a Spanish painter and sculptor who became one of the leading figures of **Cubism**. After moving to Paris in 1906, he joined the avant-garde circle of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, develop… Read Moreing a distinctive, orderly approach to **Synthetic Cubism**. Working primarily in oil on canvas, collage, drawing, and printmaking, Gris is celebrated for his refined still lifes and geometric compositions. Notable works include *Portrait of Picasso*, *Still Life with Checked Tablecloth*, and *The Sunblind*. His innovative use of colour, structure, and collage helped define Cubism and influenced the development of twentieth-century modern art.