Harlequin with Guitar

Harlequin with Guitar by Juan Gris
Artist
Juan Gris
Date
1919
Style
Cubism
Genre
Portrait
"Harlequin with a Guitar" is an oil canvas painting by Spanish artist Juan Gris created in 1917. This work exemplifies Cubism's characteristic geometric abstraction, breaking down forms into fragmented planes and facets. The composition features a portrait-like figure of a harlequin holding a guitar, rendered with precise angular shapes. The painting's intricate arrangement and vibrant palette highlight Gris's mastery of the Cubist style. It is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

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