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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
Plage de l'Hérault  by Grégoire Mathias – Sunny Beach Scene Acrylic on Canvas
Plage de l'Hérault  by Grégoire Mathias – Sunny Beach Scene Acrylic on Canvas

Plage de l'Hérault by Grégoire Mathias – Sunny Beach Scene Acrylic on Canvas

By Grégoire Mathias

Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR

Plage de l'Hérault 51 x 43 cm Acrylic on canvas Plage de l'Hérault by Grégoire Mathias captures the relaxed, sun-soaked atmosphere of a Mediterranean beach. Figures lounge under bl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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 Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Flashlights From Heaven, Hand Signed Lithograph, Edition of 195, Cubist, 2008
Flashlights From Heaven, Hand Signed Lithograph, Edition of 195, Cubist, 2008

Flashlights From Heaven, Hand Signed Lithograph, Edition of 195, Cubist, 2008

By Alexandra Nechita

Located in Aventura, FL

Lithograph on paper. Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. Edition of 195. Image size: 27.5 x 18.5 i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

"The Loop II" Abstract Figurative Painting 39" x 39" inch by Tasneem El-Meshad
"The Loop II" Abstract Figurative Painting 39" x 39" inch by Tasneem El-Meshad

"The Loop II" Abstract Figurative Painting 39" x 39" inch by Tasneem El-Meshad

By Tasneem El Meshad

Located in Culver City, CA

"The Loop II" Abstract Figurative Painting 39" x 39" inch by Tasneem El-Meshad Acrylic on Canvas Academy of Fine Arts Cairo graduate Tasneem El Meshad describes her art, as “a refl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Melodie – Music themed Nude in Pink & Gold, India Ink & Gouache on Paper, Framed
Melodie – Music themed Nude in Pink & Gold, India Ink & Gouache on Paper, Framed

Melodie – Music themed Nude in Pink & Gold, India Ink & Gouache on Paper, Framed

By Grégoire Mathias

Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR

Mélodie (Melody) Ink on paper 53 x 53 cm A rare square-format nude ink drawing on paper by Grégoire Mathias, perfect for adding a pop of color and movement to compact spaces, art cl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Gouache

Gatherers of Dry Wood -  Oil Painting Cubism - French
Gatherers of Dry Wood -  Oil Painting Cubism - French

Gatherers of Dry Wood - Oil Painting Cubism - French

By Valentine Prax

Located in London, GB

VALENTINE ZADKINE PRAX 1897-1981 (French) Title: Gatherers of Dry Wood / Ramasseuses de Bois Mort, circa 1925 Technique: Original Signed Oil Painting on canvas size: 116.2 x 100.3 cm / 45.75 x 39.5 in Additional Information: This original oil painting by Valentine Prax-Zadkine is hand signed by the artist at the lower left part. It was painted in circa 1925. Provenance: Collection Pierre Alexandre Regnauld (1868-1954), Amsterdam. Anonymous sale; Collection de Tableaux Modernes de feu P.A. Regnault, Paul Brandt...

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1920s Cubist Art

Materials

Oil

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 Art

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 Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Singer Actress Eva Tanguqy - Mexican Artist, Mexican Writer
Singer Actress Eva Tanguqy - Mexican Artist, Mexican Writer

Singer Actress Eva Tanguqy - Mexican Artist, Mexican Writer

Located in Miami, FL

Eva Tanguqy-A Strange Request, New York Evening World newspaper India ink and blue pencil on heavyweight paper 16-1/2 x 10-1/2 inches (41.9 x 26.7 cm) (each, image) Signed lower righ...

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1910s Cubist Art

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Color Pencil

Berg en Dal - 19-12-23, Drawing, Pastels on Paper
Berg en Dal - 19-12-23, Drawing, Pastels on Paper

Berg en Dal - 19-12-23, Drawing, Pastels on Paper

By Corne Akkers

Located in Yardley, PA

Another Go in Pastel This pastel drawing ‘Berg en Dal – 19-12-23’ is an elaboration of a graphite pencil drawing from May this year. After Golden 13-12-23 I wanted to do som...

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2010s Cubist Art

Materials

Pastel

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...

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2010s Cubist Art

Materials

Pencil

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 Art

Materials

Board, Gouache, Oil

Peace Keepers Lithograph on Paper, Cubist Style, Signed, Limited Edition, 2008
Peace Keepers Lithograph on Paper, Cubist Style, Signed, Limited Edition, 2008

Peace Keepers Lithograph on Paper, Cubist Style, Signed, Limited Edition, 2008

By Alexandra Nechita

Located in Aventura, FL

Lithograph on paper. Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. Edition of 195. Image size: 27.5 x 20.5 i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Abstract Cubist Girl on Chair - Mid 20th Century Oil by Dennis Henry Osborne
Abstract Cubist Girl on Chair - Mid 20th Century Oil by Dennis Henry Osborne

Abstract Cubist Girl on Chair - Mid 20th Century Oil by Dennis Henry Osborne

By Dennis Henry Osborne

Located in Watford, Hertfordshire

Osborne was born in Portsmouth, England in 1919 and died in 2016. He served in WW2 with the Royal Artillery and was a prisoner of war in Italy and Germany for over three years. After the war he pursued his art studies with a grant from the London County Council, and studied at the Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts. After Camberwell, it was his affinity for Irish landscape that brought him in 1950 to live in Donegal, Ireland. In this year he exhibited in the Royal Academy. In 1952 he emigrated to Ontario, Canada with his first wife the late artist Jean Osborne, a protegy of Paul Nietsche...

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1960s Cubist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Marlot – 24-09-20, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper

Marlot – 24-09-20, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper

By Corne Akkers

Located in Yardley, PA

Marlot – 24-09-20 Marlot Cows And now for something completely different: cows in Marlot. I wanted to change the subject for once and do a drawing similar to the horses in my drawing Laren 30-04-20. I never have been an artist drawing and painting animals frequently but I thought I give it a shot and since I am in the mood after my rediscovery of colored pencils, there you have it. Cubistic Animals I always have loved cows...

Category

2010s Cubist Art

Materials

Pencil

La Receveuse

La Receveuse

By Jean-Emile Laboureur

Located in New York, NY

Jean-Emile Laboureur (1877-1943), La Receveuse, engraving, 1919-1920, signed in pencil lower left, numbered (2/38) lower right and annotated ”imp” [also with initials and the date 19...

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1910s Cubist Art

Materials

Engraving

Le Promenade au Phare

Le Promenade au Phare

By Jean-Emile Laboureur

Located in New York, NY

Jean-Emile Laboureur (1877-1943), Le Promenade au Phare, engraving, 1925, signed in pencil lower left and numbered lower right (24/70) [with the initial in the plate lower left]. Ref...

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1920s Cubist Art

Materials

Engraving

Jeune Fille au Chapeau Blanc

Jeune Fille au Chapeau Blanc

By Jean-Emile Laboureur

Located in New York, NY

Jean-Emile Laboureur (1877-1943), Jeune Fille au Chapeau Blanc, 1921, etching and engraving. Reference: S. Laboureur 223, third state (of 3), edition of 30, about 47 impressions pull...

Category

1920s Cubist Art

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Paysage au Tunnel

Paysage au Tunnel

By Jean-Emile Laboureur

Located in New York, NY

Jean-Emile Laboureur (1877-1943), Paysage au Tunnel, etching, 1920, signed in pencil lower left, numbered (19/55 ep) lower right and also titled lower left edge. Reference: Sylvain L...

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1920s Cubist Art

Materials

Etching

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.