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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
Nina – 09-08-23, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper

Nina – 09-08-23, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper

By Corne Akkers

Located in Yardley, PA

A New Model This graphite pencil drawing ‘Nina – 09-08-23’ marks something new. Not the style though. That more or less is my newly found neo deco. It’s all about the model. About two weeks ago somebody on replied to my last oil ‘Neo Deco – 30-07-23’. That person happened to be a model under the name ‘NinaErotique’. You know by now I’m not into sleazy, unartistic nudes. I’m here on earth to celebrate nudity forged by higher beings as the pinnacle of beauty. Not my words but communis opinio amongst artists at the turn of the 20th century. Apparently she happens to think the same way. The result is a beautiful array of tasteful pictures. Some are nudes, other are about fashion and a bit of glamour on the side. I certainly would recommend you to click that link or visit her website. Clothed She has a lovely body and appearance. However, first I was touched by a photo of her sitting wearing a sheer negligee...

Category

2010s Cubist Art

Materials

Pencil

Untitled (Cavaliere)
Untitled (Cavaliere)

Untitled (Cavaliere)

By Marino Marini

Located in Astoria, NY

Marino Marini (Italian, 1901-1980), "Untitled (Cavaliere)", Mixed Media on Paper, 1955, chalk pastel and wash, signed "Marino" lower right and dated lower left, carved giltwood frame...

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1950s Cubist Art

Materials

Pastel, Mixed Media

Fernand Leger, Untitled, from Circus, 1950
Fernand Leger, Untitled, from Circus, 1950

Fernand Leger, Untitled, from Circus, 1950

By Fernand Léger

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Cirque, Lithographies Originales (Circus, Original Lithographs), originates from ...

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1950s Cubist Art

Materials

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...

Category

1940s Cubist Art

Materials

Engraving

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...

Category

2010s Cubist Art

Materials

Oil

Entrée La Gare
Entrée La Gare

Entrée La Gare

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pascal Jarrion was born in 1961 in Perpignan, France, a region known for its Catalan culture as well as its influence on artists before him, including Picasso, Van Gogh, and Maillol....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Panel, Oil

Composition, 1940–42
Composition, 1940–42

Composition, 1940–42

By Suzy Frelinghuysen

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

Composition, 1940–42 Oil on paper collage on masonite, 16 x 11 3/4 inches (40.6 x 29.8 cm) Framed dimensions: 26 x 21 3/4 inches Signed right center: SF Provenance Frelinghuysen Morris Foundation; Valerie Carberry Gallery, Chicago, Illinois Private collection until 2022 Suzy Frelinghuysen was born into a wealthy and prominent New Jersey family, and growing up, she was tutored in both art and music. While she showed an early talent for art, it was not her primary interest; as a child, she nurtured an nambition to become a professional singer. In 1935, she married George Morris, who came from an equally wealthy and distinguished New York family and had already established himself as an art collector, artist, and critic. Morris encouraged Frelinghuysen to paint and introduced her to a circle of affluent abstract artists, including the artist and collector Albert Gallatin. Gallatin owned a small but influential gallery, known as the Gallery of Living Art...

Category

Mid-20th Century Cubist Art

Materials

Masonite, Paper, Oil

Fernand Leger, Untitled, from Circus, 1950
Fernand Leger, Untitled, from Circus, 1950

Fernand Leger, Untitled, from Circus, 1950

By Fernand Léger

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Cirque, Lithographies Originales (Circus, Original Lithographs), originates from ...

Category

1950s Cubist Art

Materials

Lithograph

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...

Category

1950s Cubist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Fernand Leger, Untitled, from Circus, 1950
Fernand Leger, Untitled, from Circus, 1950

Fernand Leger, Untitled, from Circus, 1950

By Fernand Léger

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Cirque, Lithographies Originales (Circus, Original Lithographs), originates from ...

Category

1950s Cubist Art

Materials

Lithograph

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Acrylic, Board

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...

Category

1950s Cubist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo Picasso, Dancer, from The Honeysuckle, 1943
Pablo Picasso, Dancer, from The Honeysuckle, 1943

Pablo Picasso, Dancer, from The Honeysuckle, 1943

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite zincograph by Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Danseuse (Dancer), from the album Le Chevre-Feuille (The Honeysuckle), originates from the 1943 edition published by Ro...

Category

1940s Cubist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Reclining Nude - Cubist Abstract in Vibrant Colors, Signed, 14x36 Inches
Reclining Nude - Cubist Abstract in Vibrant Colors, Signed, 14x36 Inches

Reclining Nude - Cubist Abstract in Vibrant Colors, Signed, 14x36 Inches

Located in Soquel, CA

Reclining Nude - Cubist Abstract in Vibrant Colors, Signed, 14x36 Inches A reclining nude is rendered with angular, simplified forms and outlined contours. The figure is set against...

Category

1960s Cubist Art

Materials

Crayon, India Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

1959 Picasso 'Relais de Jeunesse' Lithograph Vintage

1959 Picasso 'Relais de Jeunesse' Lithograph Vintage

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This reproduction of Picasso's poster Relais de Jeunesse is redrawn and measures 12.5 x 9.25 inches. It is part of the book Art in Posters by André Sauret, published in 1959. The boo...

Category

1950s Cubist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Golden Lilac - 07-02-21, Drawing, Pastels on Paper

Golden Lilac - 07-02-21, Drawing, Pastels on Paper

By Corne Akkers

Located in Yardley, PA

Scaling up This pastel drawing Golden Lilac - 07-02-21 is based on a previous graphite pencil drawing 'Nude - 13-01-16'. Once in a while I realize I draw in graphite more often than...

Category

2010s Cubist Art

Materials

Pastel

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...

Category

1940s Cubist Art

Materials

Engraving

Le Souper des Dockers

Le Souper des Dockers

By Jean-Emile Laboureur

Located in New York, NY

Jean-Emile Laboureur (1877-1943), Le Souper des Dockers, engraving, 1919-1920, signed in pencil lower left, titled lower left, and numbered (27/35) lower right. Reference: Laboureur ...

Category

1910s Cubist Art

Materials

Engraving

Fernand Leger, Untitled, from Circus, 1950
Fernand Leger, Untitled, from Circus, 1950

Fernand Leger, Untitled, from Circus, 1950

By Fernand Léger

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Cirque, Lithographies Originales (Circus, Original Lithographs), originates from ...

Category

1950s Cubist Art

Materials

Lithograph

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...

Category

1950s Cubist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Lania z Młodym Dinner Etching, Cubist Style, Mid-20th Century

Lania z Młodym Dinner Etching, Cubist Style, Mid-20th Century

By Abram Krol

Located in Belgrade, MT

Krol also designed and engraved medals for the Paris mint, painted murals for various schools throughout France, created tapestries, and produced over 200 works in enamel. His work ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Cubist Art

Materials

Etching

Repos en été
Repos en été

Repos en été

Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR

" Repose en été" est une œuvre qui dégage une atmosphère proche de " Luxe, calme et volupté" de Henri Matisse mais dans un style cubiste. Grégoire Mathias a réunit tous les élèvemen...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Acrylic

Fernand Leger, Untitled, from Circus, 1950
Fernand Leger, Untitled, from Circus, 1950

Fernand Leger, Untitled, from Circus, 1950

By Fernand Léger

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Cirque, Lithographies Originales (Circus, Original Lithographs), originates from ...

Category

1950s Cubist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Sur la Marne

Sur la Marne

By Jean-Emile Laboureur

Located in New York, NY

Jean-Emile Laboureur (1877-1943), Sur la Marne, engraving, 1924, signed in pencil lower right [with the initial lower right in the plate]. Reference: S. Laboureur 277, third state (o...

Category

1920s Cubist Art

Materials

Engraving

Nude Woman at Home
Nude Woman at Home

Nude Woman at Home

By Raymond Debieve

Located in London, GB

'Nude Woman at Home', oil on fine paper (1969), by Raymond Debiève. In a clear nod to Picasso's influence both stylistically and in terms of subject matter (Picasso painted many work...

Category

1960s Cubist Art

Materials

Paper, Oil

Pablo Picasso, Faces, from The Honeysuckle, 1943
Pablo Picasso, Faces, from The Honeysuckle, 1943

Pablo Picasso, Faces, from The Honeysuckle, 1943

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite zincograph by Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Visages (Faces), from the album Le Chevre-Feuille (The Honeysuckle), originates from the 1943 edition published by Robe...

Category

1940s Cubist Art

Materials

Lithograph

San Marco, Venice — Cubist Italian Cityscape Painting in Blue and Ochre, Acrylic
San Marco, Venice — Cubist Italian Cityscape Painting in Blue and Ochre, Acrylic

San Marco, Venice — Cubist Italian Cityscape Painting in Blue and Ochre, Acrylic

Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR

San Marco, Venise Acrylic on Canvas 60 x 49 cm Signed lower right and on the reverse In San Marco, Venise, Grégoire Mathias translates the timeless elegance of Venice’s architecture into his distinctive language of Diachronic Cubism — a style that captures not only multiple spatial perspectives but also the passage of time within a single composition. The familiar arches and reflections of the Venetian lagoon dissolve into an intricate interplay of geometric planes and shifting tones of turquoise, ivory, and sand. The result is a composition that feels both architectural and fluid — an echo of light dancing on water, where memory and presence coexist. Mathias’s mastery lies in how he balances structure and emotion, transforming an iconic cityscape into a meditation on rhythm, space, and movement. Perfect For: Collectors of modern Cubism • Venice and Italy enthusiasts • Contemporary interiors with neutral or coastal tones • Living rooms or entryways seeking architectural depth and movement Collector’s Insight: This painting belongs to Mathias’s Venetian Series, where he explores the interplay between history and modernity through cubist fragmentation. Its soothing palette and elegant balance make it a perfect statement for collectors drawn to contemporary reinterpretations of classic European subjects. Keywords: Venetian painting, Piazza San Marco, cubist architecture, modern cubism, French contemporary art, Greg Mathias, Diachronic Cubism, contemporary Cubism, modern architecture art...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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...

Category

2010s Cubist Art

Materials

Oil

12 Mai 1970 - Etching by Pablo Picasso - 1970
12 Mai 1970 - Etching by Pablo Picasso - 1970

12 Mai 1970 - Etching by Pablo Picasso - 1970

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Roma, IT

12 Mai 1970 (The King and The Queen) is an artwork realized by Pablo Picasso in 1970. Etching on paper. Date printed on plate. Artist's stamp of signature in the lower right. Hand...

Category

1970s Cubist Art

Materials

Etching

Avant le Déjeuner, by Grégoire Mathias – Still Life with Wine Bottles and Glass
Avant le Déjeuner, by Grégoire Mathias – Still Life with Wine Bottles and Glass

Avant le Déjeuner, by Grégoire Mathias – Still Life with Wine Bottles and Glass

Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR

Avant le Déjeuner (Before Lunch) Acrylic on canvas board 16 × 24 cm (without frame) 35.5 x 43.5 x 4 cm (with frame) Signature: Lower left; also inscribed on verso Condition: Excellent, presented in a gilded frame In Avant le déjeuner (“Before Lunch”), Grégoire Mathias creates a playful and vibrant still life where bottles of wine, a glass, and a red-checkered cloth are arranged against the backdrop of the sea. The bold shapes and saturated colors lend the work a festive, almost theatrical quality, echoing the traditions of Synthetic Cubism while infusing it with Mathias’s characteristic rhythm and modern eye. Painted in acrylic on canvas board, the piece is framed in a substantial gilded frame that enhances its presence. Despite its intimate size, the composition radiates with energy, suggesting both the convivial anticipation of a shared meal and the joy of Mediterranean light. Signed lower left, this work reflects Mathias’s ability to turn everyday objects into striking compositions of color, balance, and narrative. Perfect For Collectors of Cubist-inspired still lifes Interior designers looking for colorful, conversation-piece artworks for kitchens, dining rooms, or entertaining spaces Buyers seeking affordable yet highly collectible paintings by Mathias Collector's Insights Small-format oils such as this offer an ideal entry point into Mathias’s oeuvre. They combine the immediacy of his vision with accessibility, while holding strong potential for appreciation as his international recognition and market continue to grow. Keywords: Greg Mathias, Grégoire Mathias, Avant le déjeuner, Cubist still life, oil painting, wine bottles still life...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Acrylic, Board

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.