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Inspired by the nontraditional ways Postimpressionists like Paul Cézanne and Georges Seurat depicted the world, Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque pioneered an even more abstract style in which reality was fragmented into flat, geometric forms. Cubism majorly influenced 20th-century Western art as it radically broke with the adherence to composition and linear perspectives that dated back to the Renaissance. Its watershed moments are considered Picasso’s 1907 Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, in which nude figures are fractured into angular shapes, and Georges Braque’s 1908 painting show, which prompted a critic to describe his visual reductions as “cubes.”

Although Cubism was a revolutionary art movement for European culture, it was informed by African masks and other tribal art. Its artists, which included Fernand Léger, Alexander Archipenko, Marcel Duchamp, Juan Gris and Jean Metzinger, experimented with compressing space and playing with the tension between solid and void forms in their work. While their subjects were often conventional, such as still lifes, nudes and landscapes, they were distorted without any illusion of realism.

Cubist art evolved through different distinct phases. In Analytic Cubism, from 1908 to 1912, figures or objects were “analyzed” into pieces that were reassembled in paintings and sculptures, as if presenting the same subject matter from many perspectives at once. The palette was usually monochromatic and muted, giving attention to the overlapping planes. Synthetic Cubism, dating from 1912 to 1914, moved to brighter colors and a further flattening of images. This unmooring from formal ideas of art would shape numerous styles that followed, from Dada to Surrealism.

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Style: Cubist
Venise II – Cubist Venetian Cityscape in Diachronic Cubism, by Grégoire Mathias
Venise II – Cubist Venetian Cityscape in Diachronic Cubism, by Grégoire Mathias

Venise II – Cubist Venetian Cityscape in Diachronic Cubism, by Grégoire Mathias

By Grégoire Mathias

Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR

Venise II 65 x 54 cm Acrylic on Canvas Venise II by Grégoire Mathias reinterprets the essence of Venice through a fragmented and dynamic cubist composition. Using Diachronic Cubis...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Quelques Heures Avec Aristote by G. Mathias – Cubist Allegory of Philosophy
Quelques Heures Avec Aristote by G. Mathias – Cubist Allegory of Philosophy

Quelques Heures Avec Aristote by G. Mathias – Cubist Allegory of Philosophy

By Grégoire Mathias

Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR

Quelques Heures avec Aristote (A few Hours with Aristotle) Diameter 109.5 cm Acrylic on canvas This remarkable circular acrylic on canvas by Grégoire Mathias masterfully captures t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Cheval 361" by Grégoire Mathias – Lascaux-Inspired Cubist Horse Painting
"Cheval 361" by Grégoire Mathias – Lascaux-Inspired Cubist Horse Painting

"Cheval 361" by Grégoire Mathias – Lascaux-Inspired Cubist Horse Painting

By Grégoire Mathias

Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR

Cheval 361 Acrylic on Canvas 73 x 93 cm Cheval 361 is the inaugural piece in Grégoire Mathias’s celebrated series inspired by the Lascaux Horses, the prehistoric cave paintings of P...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Cubist Bicycle Figure, Gouache and Ink on Paper, Late 20th Century
Cubist Bicycle Figure, Gouache and Ink on Paper, Late 20th Century

Cubist Bicycle Figure, Gouache and Ink on Paper, Late 20th Century

By Loren Munk

Located in New York, NY

Loren Munk (b. 1951) American, Salt Lake City, UT Cubist Figure on a Bicycle, 1989 Gouache, ink, collage on paper 17 ½ x 18 inches unframed (44.45 x 45.72 cm) 28 ¼ x 29 ½ inches fra...

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Late 20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

Dächer und Türme / Roofs and Towers
Dächer und Türme / Roofs and Towers

Dächer und Türme / Roofs and Towers

By Helmut Verch

Located in Wien, 9

Helmut Verch (1923-2002) was born in Berlin in 1923 and worked as a painter and graphic artist. In the 1940s, after his release from Russian captivity, he received artistic training ...

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1970s Cubist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Burning Castle
The Burning Castle

The Burning Castle

By Stefan Hirsch

Located in Miami, FL

Exhibited: The North Carolina Museum of Art , October, 1967 Exhibited: November 5th to December 4, 1977 Titled: Study for Gomorrah, 1944 His work is in the collections of: Philli...

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1940s Cubist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Roundism – 07-08-22, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Roundism – 07-08-22, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Corne Akkers

Located in Yardley, PA

A Most Peculiar Photo This work is a conversion of my graphite pencil drawing ‘Roundism - 07-08-21 (sold)’ into oil. For the appreciation of the merits of the initial referenc...

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2010s Cubist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Audience, Painting, Oil on Canvas
The Audience, Painting, Oil on Canvas

The Audience, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Gregg Simpson

Located in Yardley, PA

The organic shapes which resulted from my first improvisations on the canvas formed into a conglomeration which reminded me of the audience at an event of some undetermined nature. :...

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2010s Cubist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Three Houses on Black, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Three Houses on Black, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Brian Nash

Located in Yardley, PA

your house or mine? or theirs? :: Painting :: Cubism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Sig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Four Times the Living Space, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Four Times the Living Space, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Brian Nash

Located in Yardley, PA

Where do you want to live now? :: Painting :: Cubism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Sig...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Home Alone in the Pink and Green, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Home Alone in the Pink and Green, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Brian Nash

Located in Yardley, PA

Come hang with us. Or hang us in your home. :: Painting :: Cubism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

A Midsummer Night's Dream ' 05-04-22, Painting, Oil on Canvas

A Midsummer Night's Dream ' 05-04-22, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Corne Akkers

Located in Yardley, PA

Urgency This oil painting ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ is born out of some kind of felt urgency. Never before in my life I longed for Spring and Summer in particular than thi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tea at Sunset Oil On Canvas
Tea at Sunset Oil On Canvas

Tea at Sunset Oil On Canvas

By Gregor Zamierowski

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Tea at Sunset Vibrant Oil On Canvas, Signed and title. Gregor Zamierowski, born 1945 in Poland, lives and active in Canada. His work was exhibited in galleries and Museums of Fine...

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1980s Cubist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still Life with Fish and Bottle
Still Life with Fish and Bottle

Still Life with Fish and Bottle

By Jankel Adler

Located in London, GB

JANKEL ADLER 1895-1949 Lodz 1895-1949 London (Polish / British) Title: Still Life with Fish and Bottle, circa 1920's Technique: Original Signed Oil, Sand and Gouache on board...

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1920s Cubist Paintings

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Board, Gouache, Oil

Portrait d’un Jeune Philosophe – Modern Cubist Abstract Figurative Portrait
Portrait d’un Jeune Philosophe – Modern Cubist Abstract Figurative Portrait

Portrait d’un Jeune Philosophe – Modern Cubist Abstract Figurative Portrait

By Grégoire Mathias

Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR

Portrait d'un Jeune Philosophe (Portrait of a Young Philosopher) 55 x 38 cm Acrylic on canvas Signed lower right Framed This expressive portrait captures a young man fragmented into overlapping profiles, planes, and architectural forms. Rendered in Mathias’s Diachronic Cubism, the figure appears at multiple moments of thought simultaneously—looking, reflecting, withdrawing—suggesting an inner dialogue rather than a fixed identity. Cool blues and greys dominate the composition, offset by warm ochres and muted greens that structure the space like a cityscape of ideas. The repeated faces and directional lines evoke both introspection and intellectual tension, reinforcing the title’s reference to philosophy as an active, layered process rather than a static pose. The composition balances human presence with abstract geometry, blurring the boundary between mind and environment. This creates a sense of movement in time: the same subject perceived across successive instants of contemplation. Collector’s Insight: This work exemplifies Mathias’s ability to merge portraiture with temporal fragmentation. Rather than depicting a likeness, he constructs a psychological landscape—ideal for collectors drawn to modern figurative abstraction with conceptual depth. The vertical format enhances its architectural rhythm and makes it particularly striking in intimate or transitional spaces. Perfect For: Collectors: – Figurative abstraction with intellectual or philosophical themes – Contemporary European cubist lineage Interior Designers & Decorators: – Studies, libraries, offices, or reading corners – Modern, contemporary, or intellectually curated interiors – Vertical wall art...

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2010s Cubist Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Cubist Mediterranean Coastal Landscape, Greece, Red and Blue, Acrylic on Canvas
Cubist Mediterranean Coastal Landscape, Greece, Red and Blue, Acrylic on Canvas

Cubist Mediterranean Coastal Landscape, Greece, Red and Blue, Acrylic on Canvas

By Grégoire Mathias

Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR

Après Midi en Grèce I (An Afternoon in Greece) Acrylic on canvas 46 x 38 cm Après-Midi en Grèce I presents a diachronic cubist interpretation of a Greek coastal afternoon, capturing...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Amoureuses  by Grégoire Mathias —  Acrylic — Bold Cubist Portrait of Two Women
Amoureuses  by Grégoire Mathias —  Acrylic — Bold Cubist Portrait of Two Women

Amoureuses by Grégoire Mathias — Acrylic — Bold Cubist Portrait of Two Women

By Grégoire Mathias

Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR

Amoureuses (Women in Love) Acrylic on Canvas 41 x 33 cm In Amoureuses, Greg Mathias delivers an emotionally charged dual portrait that merges bold modernism with raw intimacy. Two female figures emerge from a tapestry of angular lines, fragmented planes, and vibrant contrasts. Black contours define and disrupt the forms, while saturated reds, yellows, and earth tones highlight the figures' lips, hair, and eyes with almost theatrical intensity. Mathias’s Diachronic Cubism is palpable in this compact yet powerful composition. The faces appear to hold more than one emotional state or temporal expression, inviting the viewer to imagine multiple layers of affection, memory, or desire unfolding across time. The figures are both stylized and expressive—unified yet distinct—suggesting a narrative of closeness, duality, or romantic introspection. Executed in acrylic on canvas, this smaller-format work makes an immediate impact and is well-suited for collectors of contemporary figurative cubism. It’s a standout piece for those interested in bold color palettes, emotional resonance, and distinctive portraits with modern edge. Perfect for: Collectors of modern figurative cubism, lovers of expressive portraiture, and buyers seeking a compact yet high-impact artwork. Ideal for interiors emphasizing bold lines, vibrant colors, and character-driven contemporary art. Keywords: Greg Mathias, Diachronic Cubism, Modern Cubist Portrait, Contemporary French Artist, Acrylic Painting, Abstract Figurative Art, Red Lips Painting...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Hommage à David Bowie – Cubist Portrait in Diachronic Cubism, by Greg Mathias
Hommage à David Bowie – Cubist Portrait in Diachronic Cubism, by Greg Mathias

Hommage à David Bowie – Cubist Portrait in Diachronic Cubism, by Greg Mathias

By Grégoire Mathias

Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR

Hommage à Davide Bowie 35 x 27 cm Acrylic on canvas Hommage à David Bowie is a bold and dynamic cubist portrait paying tribute to the legendary musician. Using Diachronic Cubism,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Cheval 368" by Grégoire Mathias – Lascaux-Inspired Cubist Horses Painting
"Cheval 368" by Grégoire Mathias – Lascaux-Inspired Cubist Horses Painting

"Cheval 368" by Grégoire Mathias – Lascaux-Inspired Cubist Horses Painting

By Grégoire Mathias

Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR

Cheval 368 Acrylic on Canvas 50 x 61 cm Cheval 368 by Grégoire Mathias is a captivating work from his renowned series inspired by the Lascaux Horses, an artistic tribute to the pr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Cubist paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Cubist paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add paintings created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, green and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Borja Guijarro, Maurice Green, Fernando Fernandez, and Jessica Rice. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Cubist paintings, so small editions measuring 1.5 inches across are also available. Prices for paintings made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1 and tops out at $263,300, while the average work sells for $2,343.