Pierrot with Book ca. 1924Here is the second installment featuring the representation of books in the work of noted Cubist painter Juan Gris.Enjoy!The Open BookThe Book of MusicBook and GuitarStill Life with Guitar, book and newspaperStill Life with Book, 1913Previously on book patrol:Book Gris: Cubism, Juan Gris and the Book
Book Gris: Cubism, Juan Gris and the Book
The Book Juan Gris (1887-1927) was one of the most famous Cubist painters. His Portrait of Picasso, painted in 1912, is considered one of the important early Cubist paintings that was not painted by Picasso. When he died at the age of 40 he left behind over 200 works, at least a dozen of which feature book imagery.Here is part one: Book, Pipe and Glasses Bowl, Book and SpoonCompotier, Carafe and Open Book Fruit and Book Fruit Bowl, Book and Newspaper