Seated Woman

Juan Gris, a leading figure in Cubism, created Seated Woman in 1917, exemplifying his precise use of geometric forms and structured composition. This portrait captures the essence of its subject through fragmented planes and overlapping shapes characteristic of Cubism. Executed with oil paint on panel, the work demonstrates Gris’s mastery in blending abstraction with representational elements. The title Seated Woman situates the piece within the genre of portraiture while emphasizing the artist’s innovative approach to depicting the human figure through a modernist lens.