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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
PEACE KEEPERS
PEACE KEEPERS

Alexandra NechitaPEACE KEEPERS, 2008

$1,250Sale Price|50% Off

PEACE KEEPERS

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

FLASHLIGHTS FROM HEAVEN
FLASHLIGHTS FROM HEAVEN

Alexandra NechitaFLASHLIGHTS FROM HEAVEN, 2008

$1,250Sale Price|50% Off

FLASHLIGHTS FROM HEAVEN

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Still Life with Red Chair, Cubist Still Life Painting by Avi Farin
Still Life with Red Chair, Cubist Still Life Painting by Avi Farin

Avi FarinStill Life with Red Chair, Cubist Still Life Painting by Avi Farin, 2003

$4,400Sale Price|20% Off

Still Life with Red Chair, Cubist Still Life Painting by Avi Farin

By Avi Farin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Avi Farin, Turkish (1943 - ) Title: Still Life with Red Chair Year: 2003 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed Size: 30 x 24 in. (76.2 x 60.96 cm) Frame: 41 x 35 inches

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Oil

"Window to Paris", Cubist Oil Painting on Paper, Unframed, 2010-
"Window to Paris", Cubist Oil Painting on Paper, Unframed, 2010-

Viktoria Romanova"Window to Paris", Cubist Oil Painting on Paper, Unframed, 2010-

$3,350

"Window to Paris", Cubist Oil Painting on Paper, Unframed, 2010-

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original oil on paper painting mounted on board by Viktoria Romanova. Its dimensions are 24" x 32". It is unframed. A certificate of authenticity will follow ...

Category

2010s Cubist Art

Materials

Oil

"Still Life with a Deer", Cubist Oil on Paper, Unframed, 2010-
"Still Life with a Deer", Cubist Oil on Paper, Unframed, 2010-

Viktoria Romanova"Still Life with a Deer", Cubist Oil on Paper, Unframed, 2010-

$2,600

"Still Life with a Deer", Cubist Oil on Paper, Unframed, 2010-

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a one of a kind original oil on paper painting mounted on board by Viktoria Romanova. Its dimensions are 22" x 28". It is unframed. A certificate of authenticity will follow ...

Category

2010s Cubist Art

Materials

Oil

Sandycove I by Greg Mathias – Irish Coastal Village in Modern Cubism
Sandycove I by Greg Mathias – Irish Coastal Village in Modern Cubism

Grégoire MathiasSandycove I by Greg Mathias – Irish Coastal Village in Modern Cubism

$3,304

Sandycove I by Greg Mathias – Irish Coastal Village in Modern Cubism

Located in PÉRIGUEUX, FR

Sandycove I Acrylic on Canvas 46 x 38cm A fresh modern cubist view of the Irish seaside town of Sandycove, blending sharp geometry with soft Atlantic tones. This acrylic on canvas...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

CRUSTACEO
CRUSTACEO

Jesus FuertesCRUSTACEO, 1987

$11,960Sale Price|20% Off

CRUSTACEO

By Jesus Fuertes

Located in Aventura, FL

Original painting. Hand signed and dated on the front; signed, titled, and dated on verso by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. ...

Category

1980s Cubist Art

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Memory and Metaphor, The Art of Romare Bearden

(after) Romare BeardenMemory and Metaphor, The Art of Romare Bearden, 1991

$450

Memory and Metaphor, The Art of Romare Bearden

By (after) Romare Bearden

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Original glossy poster, Published for the Studio Museum, Harlem, for the exhibition, April 14 - August 1, 1991. Note: This poster was created for the national touring exhibition org...

Category

1990s Cubist Art

Materials

Lithograph

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

Grégoire MathiasAmoureuses by Grégoire Mathias — Acrylic — Bold Cubist Portrait of Two Women, 2025

$2,596

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

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

Toro and Horse
Toro and Horse

Ralston CrawfordToro and Horse, 1957

$1,200

Toro and Horse

By Ralston Crawford

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Toro and Horse Lithograph, 1957 Signed and numbered in pencil by the artist. Titled in pencil lower left. Edition: 25 (24/25) Printer: Ravel, Paris Reference: Freeman L57.11 'Toro and Horse' was inspired by Spanish bullfighting...

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1950s Cubist Art

Materials

Lithograph

Cubist School Still Life
Cubist School Still Life

Cubist School Still Life, 1950

$2,450

Cubist School Still Life

Located in Naples, Florida

A Continental School mid century modern cubist still life. Framed - 21 x 24.75 inches Unframed - 16 x 20 inches

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Art

Materials

Oil

Boats. 1980. Canvas, oil, 70x70 cm
Boats. 1980. Canvas, oil, 70x70 cm

Valters Uzticis Boats. 1980. Canvas, oil, 70x70 cm, 1980

$1,510Sale Price|20% Off

Boats. 1980. Canvas, oil, 70x70 cm

Located in Riga, LV

Boats. 1980. Canvas, oil, 70x70 cm Contrasting landscape with boats in cubistic style in red and yellow tones

Category

1980s Cubist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

LOVE BLENDS
LOVE BLENDS

Alexandra NechitaLOVE BLENDS, 2010

$2,000Sale Price|50% Off

LOVE BLENDS

By Alexandra Nechita

Located in Aventura, FL

From the Reflections Collection. Lithograph on paper. Hand signed, dated and numbered by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of authenticity included. Edition...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

SEA AFFAIRS MYKONOS ISLAND
SEA AFFAIRS MYKONOS ISLAND

Alexandra NechitaSEA AFFAIRS MYKONOS ISLAND, 2008

$1,250Sale Price|50% Off

SEA AFFAIRS MYKONOS ISLAND

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: 16.5 x 27.5 i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Composition No. 7. 1976, veneer, tempera, 81, 5x64, 3 cm

Bitch Boris NikolajevitchComposition No. 7. 1976, veneer, tempera, 81, 5x64, 3 cm, 1976

$4,626Sale Price|34% Off

Composition No. 7. 1976, veneer, tempera, 81, 5x64, 3 cm

Located in Riga, LV

Composition No. 7. 1976, veneer, tempera, 81,5x64,3 cm Composition with 4 orange objects on dark blue background Boris Nikolajevitch Bitch / Борис Николаевич Бич (1946) - Russian suprematism artist. He studied at the art studio of D. G. Sobolev. Since 1975 he participated in informal exhibitions. In 1977 he joined painting section at the City Committee of graphic artists at Malaya Gruzinskaya, 28. Since 1982 - one of the group "21" leaders, group "20" exhibitions participant. Creative work He created a paintings series from several series: 1977 - compositions GEO (geometric unity), 1979 - compositions GEOKON (geometric constructions), 1982 - compositions GEOMED (geometric mediums), 1986 - compositions GEOEX (geometric expressionism) and Pangeometric constants, 1988 - GEMGER (geometric hermeneutics). A new large works series of recent years "Dialogues with Malevich" is a suprematist composition that made on geographical maps of various world regions. The author's works are in the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, in the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, in the Moscow Museum of Modern Art, in private collections in Russia, Europe, Canada and the USA. Participation in exhibitions 1979 "Color, shape, space" City Committee of graphic. Moscow, M.Gruzinskaya 1986 "Object" Moscow, M.Gruzinskaya 1987 "Geometry in Art" in Moscow 1989 "Labyrinth" The Moscow Palace of Youth. Moscow, Warsaw, Hamburg 1990 Gallery Floor, Stockholm, Sweden 1990 "Other Art" State Tretyakov Gallery. Moscow 1991 "The Art of Europe" Wilhelmshafen. Germany. 1992 "Moscow avant-garde of the 50-80's" Kleinsassen. Germany 1992 "Cultural contact" Neumarkt. Austria 1993 Art-Myth. Manege. Moscow 1993 "Culture and Politics in Russia" Gallery Zandman. Hamburg. Germany 1994 "”No” to conformism" Russian Museum. Russia, St. Petersburg 1995 Exhibition of unofficial Russian artists. The Halle Museum. Germany 1995 "Exhibition of six Moscow artists" CHA. Moscow 1997, 1998 Art-Manege. Moscow 1999 Exhibition. The museum of L.Talochkin. RSUH. Moscow 2000, 2004 "Pleskoye gravitation" Museum of the landscape. Russia. Ples 2000 "Dedication to Malevich" New gallery. Moscow 2000-2001 "Russian art" Japanese house. Moscow 2001 "Abstraction of the XX century" The State Russian Museum. Russia. St. Petersburg 2002 "Russian avant-garde" Russian house...

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1970s Cubist Art

Materials

Plywood, Tempera

Still Life with Guitar on Gueridon - Oil Painting Russian Cubism French
Still Life with Guitar on Gueridon - Oil Painting Russian Cubism French

Serge Ferat (Sergei Nicolaevitch Comte de Jastrebtsov)Still Life with Guitar on Gueridon - Oil Painting Russian Cubism French, circa 1945

$46,100

Still Life with Guitar on Gueridon - Oil Painting Russian Cubism French

By Serge Ferat (Sergei Nicolaevitch Comte de Jastrebtsov)

Located in London, GB

This is an Original Painting by the artist Serge Ferat. The work is signed by the artist "S.Ferat" at the lower left corner of the canvas Condition: Good condition. Unexamined outs...

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1940s Cubist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

MAGIC MAN
MAGIC MAN

Max PapartMAGIC MAN, 1985

$1,837Sale Price|25% Off

MAGIC MAN

By Max Papart

Located in Aventura, FL

Lithograph in colors on paper. Hand signed and numbered by Max Papart. Image size 39 x 31 inches. Sheet size 47.25 x 35.75 inches. Frame size approx 51 x 42 inches. Edition of 15...

Category

1980s Cubist Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

WHEN SUNFLOWERS BLOOM AGAIN
WHEN SUNFLOWERS BLOOM AGAIN

Alexandra NechitaWHEN SUNFLOWERS BLOOM AGAIN, 2009

$1,250Sale Price|50% Off

WHEN SUNFLOWERS BLOOM AGAIN

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 21 in....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

ADOLESCENCE THE INEVITABLE MAZE
ADOLESCENCE THE INEVITABLE MAZE

Alexandra NechitaADOLESCENCE THE INEVITABLE MAZE, 2009

$1,250Sale Price|50% Off

ADOLESCENCE THE INEVITABLE MAZE

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 20.75 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

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.

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