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Cubist Art

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
Mid Century Modern Cubist Painting w/ Figures of Children by Spurlock c.1950
Mid Century Modern Cubist Painting w/ Figures of Children by Spurlock c.1950

Mid Century Modern Cubist Painting w/ Figures of Children by Spurlock c.1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid century modern figural abstract painting with a touch of cubism. Original oil on canvas. Dimensions 35 1/2" x 23 1/2". Frame dimensions 41" x 29". Very good vintage conditi...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Art

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Canvas, Oil

Arlecchino
Arlecchino

Arlecchino

By Gino Severini

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Arlecchino" 1965, is an original colors lithograph on Wove paper by renown Italian artist Gino Severini, 1883-1966. It is hand signed and numbered 43/80 in penci...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Art

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Lithograph

Pablo Picasso, Untitled, from Carmen, 1949
Pablo Picasso, Untitled, from Carmen, 1949

Pablo Picasso, Untitled, from Carmen, 1949

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite engraving by Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Picasso, Carmen (Picasso, Carmen), originates from the 1949 edition published by L...

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1940s Cubist Art

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Engraving

Spring - American Cubism
Spring - American Cubism

Spring - American Cubism

By Max Weber

Located in Miami, FL

Cubist influence mixed with soft warm colors is on full display in this charming work. Signed twice. 6 Gallery Tags on verso Sotheby's Kennedy Galleries Barbara Mathes Gallery Sid Deutsch Gallery The Downtown Gallery University of Arizona Art...

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1910s Cubist Art

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Pastel

Baj Chez Picasso 7, Cubist Etching by Enrico Baj
Baj Chez Picasso 7, Cubist Etching by Enrico Baj

Baj Chez Picasso 7, Cubist Etching by Enrico Baj

By Enrico Baj

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Enrico Baj, Italian (1924 - 2003) Title: Baj Chez Picasso 7 Year: 1969 Medium: Aquatint Etching, Signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 58/100 Image Size: 19.5 x 15.5 inches ...

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1960s Cubist Art

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Etching

Werner Drewes Woodblock Print Cubist Colorful Rare Framed Green Black Red 1982
Werner Drewes Woodblock Print Cubist Colorful Rare Framed Green Black Red 1982

Werner Drewes Woodblock Print Cubist Colorful Rare Framed Green Black Red 1982

By Werner Drewes

Located in Buffalo, NY

An original woodblock print by American artist Werner Drews. This composition comes in an archival frame presentation which measures 26 x 30 on the wall. Werner Drewes (1899-1985) Werner Drewes, painter, printmaker, and teacher was born in Canig, Germany in 1899. His father, a Lutheran Minister, hoped he would become and architect but Werner chose the life of an artist. After he served on the front line in France during the war, Werner was admitted to the Bauhaus in 1921 where he studied under Klee, Itten, and Muche. Later, he traveled through Europe to study such old masters as Tintoretto, Velasque, and El Greco. After marrying Margaret Schrobsdorff, they traveled throughout South America, North America, and Asia. In 1930, Werner immigrated to New York City with his family. In New York City, despite the Depression, Werner joined other Bauhaus artists such as Mondrian and Feininger to make a living as an artist. This group became the core of the American Abstract Artists group. Werner taught at Columbia University, worked on the design of the 1939 Worlds Fair building...

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1980s Cubist Art

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Paper, Woodcut

Joyce Twice by Grégoire Mathias – Cubist Portrait of James Joyce
Joyce Twice by Grégoire Mathias – Cubist Portrait of James Joyce

Joyce Twice by Grégoire Mathias – Cubist Portrait of James Joyce

Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR

Joyce Twice Acrylic on canvas board 19 × 27 cm (unframed) Signed: Lower right Condition: Excellent, presented in a gilt frame In Joyce Twice, Grégoire Mathias pays homage to the lit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

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Acrylic, Board

Invocation

Invocation

By Max Weber

Located in New York, NY

M a x W e b e r – – 1 8 8 1 – 1 9 6 1 Invocation- – 1919-20, Color Woodcut. Rubenstein 27. Proofs only. Signed in pencil. Image size 3 3/4 x 2 1/8 inches (124 x 54 mm); sheet size ...

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1910s Cubist Art

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Woodcut

Picasso Madoura Ceramic A.R. 496 Face Number 203
Picasso Madoura Ceramic A.R. 496 Face Number 203

Picasso Madoura Ceramic A.R. 496 Face Number 203

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Pablo Picasso A.R. 496 Face Number 203 1963 10” round Edition of 150 White earthenware clay, decoration in engobe and enamel under partial brushed glaze, grey patina Ramie 496 is a Madoura ceramic that one rarely sees come on the market. The photo you see here is the actual piece that you will receive. Most sellers online post using stock photos that don’t necessarily match exactly to the piece you receive. This particular piece is pristine: there are no nicks, bruises or scratches of any kind. Be careful when buying from others – the pieces sometimes have nicks or scratches. The Certificate of Authenticity comes with this piece. We have sold over 3300 pieces with all positive reviews. We are located in the USA. When you buy from a foreign seller on 1stdibs, you have to consider the problems of getting the piece through Customs. There are often delays and considerable fees to pay in order to import the item. When purchasing from us, we ship the same day and you receive it via FedEx the next day, no problems or hassles. When you purchase from an auction house, you pay a buyer’s premium of anywhere from 23% to 28% over the “hammer price”. So when you “win” an auction for $20,000, the actual price paid is more like $25,000. By contrast, when purchasing from us, the price agreed to is the price paid by the buyer, no hidden fees. When you purchase from an auction house, you pay the packing and shipping fees, which are usually exorbitant. By contrast, when purchasing from us, the price includes packing and shipping. When you purchase from an auction house, the sale is final. If you receive the piece and are not 100% satisfied with it, there is nothing you can do about it. You are stuck with it. By contrast, when purchasing from us, the buyer can determine if they want to keep it. If not, the buyer returns to piece to us for full refund, and we pay the shipping both ways! The prices of Picasso Madoura Ceramics have been on fire lately (no pun intended). The major auction houses – Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips – have now been regularly holding Picasso Madoura Ceramic auctions...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Art

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Ceramic

Les Insectes - Cubist Oil Painting by Andre Masson
Les Insectes - Cubist Oil Painting by Andre Masson

Les Insectes - Cubist Oil Painting by Andre Masson

By André Masson

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Signed, titled and dated cubist oil on canvas by French painter Andre Masson. The work depicts colourful insects. Signature: Signed lower right and titled and dated 1946 verso Dim...

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1940s Cubist Art

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Canvas, Oil

'Descente de Croix' (Descent from the Cross) — 1920s French Cubism
'Descente de Croix' (Descent from the Cross) — 1920s French Cubism

'Descente de Croix' (Descent from the Cross) — 1920s French Cubism

By Albert Gleizes

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Albert Gleizes, 'Descente de Croix', color pochoir, 1928, edition c. 50. Signed and dated in pencil. A fine, painterly impression, with fresh colors, on heavy, cream wove paper; the full sheet with margins (3 to 4 inches), in very good condition. The publisher's ink stamp 'EDITIONS MOLY-SABATA' beneath the image, lower left. Matted to museum standards, unframed. Image size 12 x 14 inches (305 x 356 mm); sheet size 18 x 22 inches (457 x 559 mm). ABOUT THE IMAGE After the 1927 painting 'Descente de Croix', one of three religious-themed works that Gleizes developed as preliminaries for murals at the church at Serrières, France, the project was terminated at its final phase, and Gleizes commissioned master printer Robert Pouyaud to create prints of the paintings, closely overseeing the production. ABOUT THE MEDIUM Pochoir is a refined stencil-based technique employed to create multiples or to add color to prints produced in other mediums. Characterized by its crisp lines and rich color, the print-making process was most popular from the late 19th century through the 1930s, with its center of activity in Paris. The pochoir process began with the analysis of an image’s composition, including color tones and densities. The numerous stencils (made of aluminum, copper, or zinc) necessary to create a complete image were then designed and hand-cut by the 'découpeur.' The 'coloristes' applied watercolor or gouache pigments through the stencils, skillfully employing a variety of different brushes and methods of paint application to achieve the desired depth of color and textural and tonal nuance. The pochoir process, by its handcrafted methodology, resulted in the finished work producing the effect of an original painting, and in fact, each print was unique. ABOUT THE ARTIST Albert Gleizes (1881-1953), born in Paris, France, was a pioneering figure in the development of abstract art and one of the leading proponents of Cubism. His contributions to the art world extended beyond his paintings; he was also a prolific writer and theoretician, advocating for a new approach to art that emphasized the geometric abstraction of form and a departure from representational traditions. Gleizes initially studied painting at the Académie Julian and the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he was exposed to the academic conventions of the time. However, his artistic vision was profoundly influenced by encounters with avant-garde movements, including Fauvism and the work of Paul Cézanne. These influences led Gleizes to experiment with form and color, gradually moving away from traditional representation toward a more abstract and geometric style. After completing his secondary schooling, Gleizes spent four years in the French army and then began pursuing a career as a painter, primarily doing landscapes. Initially influenced by the Impressionists, he was only twenty-one years of age when his work titled ‘La Seine à Asnières’ was exhibited at the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in 1902. The following year, he was part of the first Salon d'Automne and soon came under the influence of Fernand Léger, Robert Delaunay, Jean Metzinger, and Henri Le Fauconnier. In 1907, Gleizes and some of his friends pursued the idea of creating a self-supporting community of artists that would allow them to develop their art free of any commercial concerns. For nearly a year, Gleizes  , with other painters, poets, musicians, and writers, lived at a large house in Créteil, but a lack of funds forced them to give up their facility in early 1908, and Gleizes moved temporarily into La Ruche, the artist commune in the Montparnasse Quarter of Paris. In the early 1910s, Gleizes became associated with the Cubist movement, which was spearheaded by artists such as Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque...

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1920s Cubist Art

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Stencil

Untitled (Standing Woman)
Untitled (Standing Woman)

Untitled (Standing Woman)

By Léopold Survage

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Leopold Survage (1879-1968) Untitled (Woman Standing) Graphite on paper, 1933 Signed in pencil by the artist: Survage Signed with the estate stamp lower right Signed in pencil "LS" f...

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1930s Cubist Art

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Graphite

Neo Deco – 02-08-24, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Neo Deco – 02-08-24, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Neo Deco – 02-08-24, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Corne Akkers

Located in Yardley, PA

How Neo Deco Came About This oil painting ‘Neo Deco – 02-08-24’ is an elaboration of my graphite pencil drawing ‘Roundism – 08-10-17’. At one given moment Roundism bec...

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2010s Cubist Art

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Oil

Cubist Female Nude Woman
Cubist Female Nude Woman

Cubist Female Nude Woman

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Joseph Kardonne (1911-1985). Nude Woman, 1966, 9 x 14 inches. Watercolor on paper, sheet measures inches. Signed, dated and titled lower right. Excellent condition. Born in Newark...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Art

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Watercolor

Picasso Madoura Ceramic A.R. 182 Corrida
Picasso Madoura Ceramic A.R. 182 Corrida

Picasso Madoura Ceramic A.R. 182 Corrida

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Pablo Picasso A.R. 182 Corrida 1953 17” round Edition of 200 White earthenware clay, partially glazed. Ramie 182 is a Madoura ceramic that one rarely sees come on the market. The photo you see here is the actual piece that you will receive. Most sellers online post using stock photos that don’t necessarily match exactly to the piece you receive. Small blemish on rim, see photo #3 for detail. The Certificate of Authenticity comes with this piece. We have sold over 3300 pieces with all positive reviews. We are located in the USA. When you buy from a foreign seller on 1stdibs, you have to consider the problems of getting the piece through Customs. There are often delays and considerable fees to pay in order to import the item. When purchasing from us, we ship the same day and you receive it via FedEx the next day, no problems or hassles. When you purchase from an auction house, you pay a buyer’s premium of anywhere from 23% to 28% over the “hammer price”. So when you “win” an auction for $20,000, the actual price paid is more like $25,000. By contrast, when purchasing from us, the price agreed to is the price paid by the buyer, no hidden fees. When you purchase from an auction house, you pay the packing and shipping fees, which are usually exorbitant. By contrast, when purchasing from us, the price includes packing and shipping. When you purchase from an auction house, the sale is final. If you receive the piece and are not 100% satisfied with it, there is nothing you can do about it. You are stuck with it. By contrast, when purchasing from us, the buyer can determine if they want to keep it. If not, the buyer returns to piece to us for full refund, and we pay the shipping both ways! The prices of Picasso Madoura Ceramics have been on fire lately (no pun intended). The major auction houses – Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips – have now been regularly holding Picasso Madoura Ceramic auctions...

Category

Mid-20th Century Cubist Art

Materials

Ceramic

Dans l'Atelier - Etching by Pablo Picasso - 1965
Dans l'Atelier - Etching by Pablo Picasso - 1965

Dans l'Atelier - Etching by Pablo Picasso - 1965

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Roma, IT

Complete Title: Dans l'Atelier (Peintre au travail avec une grande toile et un modèle debout). Etching, aquatint  and drypoint on Auvergne wove paper. Hand Signed.  Editions of 32/5...

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1960s Cubist Art

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Paper, Etching

Pablo Picasso, Untitled, from In living memory, 1950
Pablo Picasso, Untitled, from In living memory, 1950

Pablo Picasso, Untitled, from In living memory, 1950

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio De memoire d'homme (In living memory), originates from the 1950 edition published...

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1950s Cubist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Neo Deco – 10-07-25, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Neo Deco – 10-07-25, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Neo Deco – 10-07-25, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Corne Akkers

Located in Yardley, PA

Color Theoretical Challenges This oil painting ‘Neo Deco – 10-07-25’ demonstrates everything I know about color theory. In fact, it’s a search to converge all 6 main colou...

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2010s Cubist Art

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Oil

Blue Pacific Mandolin

Blue Pacific Mandolin

By Maurice Green

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Premiering for the first time in three decades, the original paintings of American artist Maurice Green. Born in 1908 in Latvia, Maurice Green studied with prominent artists of the day before settling in Los Angeles in the 1930’s. The artist continued his art education and began exhibiting throughout galleries in Southern California. As with many artists, his earliest style was more realist imagery, transitioning through his intense fascination with the cubist avant-garde movement, into specific cubist imagery which became the trademark style of painting for the remainder of his life. This is the first presentation of the paintings of Maurice Green since his death in 1993. "Blue Pacific...

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1970s Cubist Art

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Oil

Cubist mid-century abstract expressionist painting
Cubist mid-century abstract expressionist painting

Cubist mid-century abstract expressionist painting

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Bernard Segal (1907-1986). Cubist painting, ca. 1960. Gouache and watercolor on paper, sheet measures 20 x 5.25 inches. Unsigned. Estate stamp on verso side which shows through the p...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Art

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Paper, Gouache

Cubist art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Cubist art 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 art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, orange, purple, yellow and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Pablo Picasso, (after) Pablo Picasso, Borja Guijarro, and Corne Akkers. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Lithograph 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 art, so small editions measuring 1.5 inches across are also available. Prices for art 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 $265,000, while the average work sells for $2,400.