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Cubist Paintings

CUBIST STYLE

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
20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Interior Salon Bureau Desk & Chair
20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Interior Salon Bureau Desk & Chair

20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Interior Salon Bureau Desk & Chair

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Elegant Interior Room with Bureau Desk and Rococo style chair by Laure Noetzin-Azam (French 1929-2024) pupil of André LHOTE oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 25.5 x 20 inches Provenanc...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Oil

GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013) FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING - CANAL LOCK
GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013) FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING - CANAL LOCK

GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013) FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING - CANAL LOCK

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"The Canal" by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013) oil painting on canvas, framed stamped verso framed: 8.37 x 11.25 inches Very fine 20th century oil painting on canvas by th...

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Late 20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Oil

1960's French Modernist Cubist Oil Painting View of an Old French Town
1960's French Modernist Cubist Oil Painting View of an Old French Town

1960's French Modernist Cubist Oil Painting View of an Old French Town

By Michel Kritz

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The French Town by Michel Kritz, unsigned (French 1925-1994) oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 32 x 24 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and sound cond...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Promenade – Geometric Cubist Acrylic Painting on Wood, Earth Tones, 33 x 21cm
Promenade – Geometric Cubist Acrylic Painting on Wood, Earth Tones, 33 x 21cm

Promenade – Geometric Cubist Acrylic Painting on Wood, Earth Tones, 33 x 21cm

By Grégoire Mathias

Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR

Promenade Acrylic on wood 33.1 x 21.8 cm A compact yet striking cubist composition by French artist Grégoire Mathias, “Promenade” explores human figures through layered geometries and rich earth tones. “Promenade” is a refined, vertically oriented work in acrylic on wood panel by French artist Greg Mathias, a pioneer of Diachronic Cubism—an evolution of Cubism that doesn’t just fragment space, but also folds multiple moments in time into a single frame. In this composition, a solitary figure appears mid-step, portrayed through overlapping forms that subtly shift in posture and position, evoking successive instants of the same walk. Using a palette of earthy ochres, rose-beige tones, slate blues, and deep browns, Mathias blends geometric abstraction with temporal movement. The fractured background enhances the impression of both forward motion and layered time, suggesting the silent passage of moments within a single contemplative scene. Unlike traditional Analytical Cubism, which reduces forms to a still, spatial analysis, this piece embodies motion and transformation—hallmarks of the artist’s unique visual language. Compact in size but conceptually expansive, “Promenade” invites the viewer to witness the echo of steps already taken and those just about to occur. Perfect For: Interior designers sourcing vertical wall art...

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2010s Cubist Paintings

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Acrylic, Wood Panel

Flower Vendor
Flower Vendor

Louis MargantinFlower Vendor, 1964

$2,963Sale Price|24% Off

Flower Vendor

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Framed size 41.5 x 52 inches. This painting was exhibited at the Salon Indépendants in 1964, label on verso, Louis-André Margantin was a student at the École Nationale des Arts Déc...

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1960s Cubist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Modern British Abstract Painting Still Life Flowers & Fruit
Modern British Abstract Painting Still Life Flowers & Fruit

Modern British Abstract Painting Still Life Flowers & Fruit

By Marika Eversfield

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Marika Eversfield (Hungarian 1914-2014) Marika Eversfield was born in 1914 in Gyòr near Budapest. She studied at the art school in Vienna and moved to London with he...

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Late 20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Acrylic

San Francisco 1970's Cubist Abstract City Skyline Oil Painting, signed & framed
San Francisco 1970's Cubist Abstract City Skyline Oil Painting, signed & framed

San Francisco 1970's Cubist Abstract City Skyline Oil Painting, signed & framed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"San Francisco" Continental School, signed Vogel circa 1970's oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 13 x 20.5 inches board: 12 x 19.5 inches provenance: private collection, France c...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Figure In Bright Hat Reading Beneath a Classical Statue in Paris Gardens French
Figure In Bright Hat Reading Beneath a Classical Statue in Paris Gardens French

Figure In Bright Hat Reading Beneath a Classical Statue in Paris Gardens French

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Figure Reading Beneath a Classical Statue in the Luxembourg Gardens Paris French Modernist 20th Century Painting Laure Noetzlin-Azam (French, 1929–2024), pupil of André Lhote Canvas: 10.5 x 6.25 inches Medium: Oil on canvas, unframed. Provenance: From the artist's estate, Paris. Condition: Good condition. Description: A delightful French Modernist painting depicting a figure reading beneath a classical statue in the Luxembourg Gardens, Paris. Painted in oil on canvas, the composition captures one of the park's characteristic scenes, where visitors gather among the celebrated sculptures and tree-lined promenades to read, reflect and enjoy the tranquillity of the gardens. The central figure, distinguished by a vivid red hat and patterned blouse, sits quietly absorbed in a newspaper at the foot of the elegant stone statue, while other visitors relax nearby on the iconic green garden chairs...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Oil

Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Boothbay Harbor, Maine

By Joseph Kardonne

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Joseph Kardonne (1911-1985). Boothbay Harbor, Maine, 1967. Watercolor on paper, sheet measures 8.5 x 11 inches. Signed, dated and titled lower center. Excellent condition. Unframed. Born in Newark, New Jersey in 1911, Joe Kardonne...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Watercolor

Large French Cubist Oil Painting Glacial Reflections Landscape in Cool Tones
Large French Cubist Oil Painting Glacial Reflections Landscape in Cool Tones

Large French Cubist Oil Painting Glacial Reflections Landscape in Cool Tones

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Cubist Landscape in Cool Tones French artist, indistinctly signed and dated oil on canvas, unframed Canvas: 24 x 36 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition: very goo...

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2010s Cubist Paintings

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Oil

Fine 20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Yellow Flower in Blue Vase
Fine 20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Yellow Flower in Blue Vase

Fine 20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Yellow Flower in Blue Vase

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Yellow Flower in the Blue Vase by Laure Noetzin-Azam (French 1929-2024) pupil of André LHOTE oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 22 x 15 inches Provenance: all the paintings we have ...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Oil

Vintage American Cubist Bell Pepper Still Life Abstract
Vintage American Cubist Bell Pepper Still Life Abstract

Vintage American Cubist Bell Pepper Still Life Abstract

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage American cubist still life painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 12 by 44 inches overall and 10 by 42 inches painting alone. Framed in a wooden molding. Exce...

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20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Fine 20th Century French Post Cubist Oil Painting City River Landscape & Bridge
Fine 20th Century French Post Cubist Oil Painting City River Landscape & Bridge

Fine 20th Century French Post Cubist Oil Painting City River Landscape & Bridge

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

River Landscape by Laure Noetzin-Azam (French 1929-2024) pupil of André LHOTE oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 15 x 18 inches Provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Oil

Tugboat WPA era painting
Tugboat WPA era painting

Tugboat WPA era painting

By Joseph Kardonne

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Joseph Kardonne (1911-1985). Tugboat, 1939, 9 x 11.25 inches. Ink on paper. Signed, dated and titled lower right. Excellent condition. Born in Newark, New Jersey in 1911, Joe Kardo...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Ink

Framed Cubist Seascape Harbor Seascape Signed Modernist Abstract Oil Painting
Framed Cubist Seascape Harbor Seascape Signed Modernist Abstract Oil Painting

Framed Cubist Seascape Harbor Seascape Signed Modernist Abstract Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique European modernist oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring: 24 by 33 inches overall, and 17.75 by 27 painting alone. Excellent condition, ready to hang and e...

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1950s Cubist Paintings

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Oil

A Cubist French City, 1919
A Cubist French City, 1919

A Cubist French City, 1919

By Dick Beer

Located in Stockholm, SE

Dick Beer (b. London 1893 - d. Stockholm 1938) A French City, 1919 (Fransk stad) oil on canvas canvas dimensions 82x66 cm frame 94x78.5 cm signed Dick ...

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1910s Cubist Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid 20th-Century French Oil Riverside Scene with Figures Rowing and Stone Bridge
Mid 20th-Century French Oil Riverside Scene with Figures Rowing and Stone Bridge

Mid 20th-Century French Oil Riverside Scene with Figures Rowing and Stone Bridge

By Therese Hummel

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Riverside Scene signed by Therese Hummel (French, 1911-1999) oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 13 x 18 inches Provenance: private collection of this artists work, Paris Condition: so...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Oil

Very Large Mid Century French Cubist Abstract Oil Painting - Color & Shapes
Very Large Mid Century French Cubist Abstract Oil Painting - Color & Shapes

Very Large Mid Century French Cubist Abstract Oil Painting - Color & Shapes

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century Title:cubist / abstract composition Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed. canvas: 23.75 x 47.25 inches Provenance: private...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Still Life with Blue Teapots & Tall Rose Bottle French Post Oil Painting
Still Life with Blue Teapots & Tall Rose Bottle French Post Oil Painting

Still Life with Blue Teapots & Tall Rose Bottle French Post Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Still Life with Blue Teapots and Tall Rose-Coloured Bottle by Laure Noetzin-Azam (French 1929-2024) pupil of André LHOTE oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 18 x 22 inches Provenance: al...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Oil

Dinner Meeting 3 - Midcentury Modern Limited Edition Textured Canvas Print
Dinner Meeting 3 - Midcentury Modern Limited Edition Textured Canvas Print

Dinner Meeting 3 - Midcentury Modern Limited Edition Textured Canvas Print

By Irena Orlov

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dinner Meeting 3 - Midcentury Modern Limited Edition Textured Canvas Print Experience the timeless allure of "Dinner Meeting 3," a limited edition textured canvas print that capture...

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2010s Cubist Paintings

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Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Digital, Inkjet, Giclée

Italian City (Cubist cityscape)
Italian City (Cubist cityscape)

Italian City (Cubist cityscape)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Karl Drerup (1904-2000). Italian City, c.1930. Oil on masonite panel, 24 x 32 inches; 34 x 42 in custom frame. Signed lower right. Minor conservation to loss in margins. Price on request Biography: Born in Borghorst, Germany in 1904, Karl Drerup earned a Master’s Degree in graphic arts working under Hans Meid...

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1930s Cubist Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Post Cubist Composition by Eric K. Fiazi, Collage, Framed
Post Cubist Composition by Eric K. Fiazi, Collage, Framed

Post Cubist Composition by Eric K. Fiazi, Collage, Framed

Located in Pasadena, CA

Eric K. Fiazi, Post Cubist Compostion, Collage and Oil on Canvas, Signed, dated 2010. Size is framed. Natural wood frame. Excellent condition of use. About : In Eric Fiazi's maste...

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Early 2000s Cubist Paintings

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Oil, Mixed Media

Abstract Cubist Signed Oil Painting Portrait of Woman Angular Shapes
Abstract Cubist Signed Oil Painting Portrait of Woman Angular Shapes

Abstract Cubist Signed Oil Painting Portrait of Woman Angular Shapes

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Cubist Portrait of a Woman signed, 'Samson' British, 20th century oil painting on board, framed frame: 18.5 x 14.5 inches board: 16 x 12 inches provenance: private collection, UK con...

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20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Oil

Fine 20th Century French Cubist Oil Painting Seated Nude Woman in Interior Room
Fine 20th Century French Cubist Oil Painting Seated Nude Woman in Interior Room

Fine 20th Century French Cubist Oil Painting Seated Nude Woman in Interior Room

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Seated Nude by Laure Noetzin-Azam (French 1929-2024) pupil of André LHOTE oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 28.5 inches Provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have c...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Young Woman in Beige 20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting
Portrait of a Young Woman in Beige 20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting

Portrait of a Young Woman in Beige 20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Woman in Beige by Laure Noetzin-Azam (French 1929-2024) pupil of André LHOTE oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 29 x 20 inches Provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have ...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Oil

Calla Mayor, Venice Canal
Calla Mayor, Venice Canal

Calla Mayor, Venice Canal

By Isabelle Graham Reese

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Isabelle Graham Allison (Reese) (1927-2005). Calla Mayor, Venice ca. 1950s. Oil on canvas measuring 12 x 28 inches; 13 x 29 inches framed. Signed lower right. The artist lived and ...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Paintings

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Oil

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.