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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
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

Materials

Canvas, Oil

L'Éventail rose

L'Éventail rose

By Marie Laurencin

Located in New York, NY

A very good impression of this scarce color etching and drypoint. Fourth state (of 4). Signed and numbered 54/100 in pencil, lower margin.

Category

1920s Cubist Art

Materials

Color, Drypoint, Etching

Antique American Abstract Cubist Mid Century Framed Composition Signed Feist
Antique American Abstract Cubist Mid Century Framed Composition Signed Feist

Antique American Abstract Cubist Mid Century Framed Composition Signed Feist

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist abstract composition signed Feist. Oil on board, circa 1964. Signed lower right. Displayed in a wood frame. Excellent ready to hang condition.

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Serene Cubist Industrial Site
A Serene Cubist Industrial Site

A Serene Cubist Industrial Site

Located in San Francisco, CA

Only an artist (or a stockholder) could see the beauty in a cobbled-together industrial complex. Rendered by artist N. Robins in muted golds and greens, a typical hodgepodge of struc...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Art

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Square Head of a Man (Plate XXXI), from Carmen
Square Head of a Man (Plate XXXI), from Carmen

Square Head of a Man (Plate XXXI), from Carmen

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Pablo Picasso Title: Square Head of a Man (Plate XXXI) Portfolio: Carmen Medium: Etching on Montval wove paper Year: 1949 Edition: 32/289 Frame Size: 21" x 18" Sheet Size: 13...

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1940s Cubist Art

Materials

Etching

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

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

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

Intricacy
Intricacy

Intricacy

By Pascal Jarrion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bronze by Pascal Jarrion Born in 1961 in Perpignan, France, Pascal Jarrion was immersed in the rich Catalan culture of the region—an area whose unique light and landscape have hist...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Bronze

Picasso Madoura Ceramic A.R. 520 Fluffy-Haired Woman
Picasso Madoura Ceramic A.R. 520 Fluffy-Haired Woman

Picasso Madoura Ceramic A.R. 520 Fluffy-Haired Woman

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Pablo Picasso A.R. 520 Fluffy-Haired Woman 1964 13” x 10” Edition of 100 Red earthenware clay, printed with engobe pad Ramie 520 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. The "Fluffy-Haired Woman" (Tête de femme, Cheveux bouclés) is a ceramic plate designed by Pablo Picasso and produced at the Madoura Pottery studio. This piece is part of Picasso's extensive work in ceramics during the mid-20th century, where he explored new forms of artistic expression beyond his renowned paintings and sculptures. Here are some key details about this particular piece: Title: Tête de femme, Cheveux bouclés (Fluffy-Haired Woman) Date: 1969 Edition: Ramie 520 Medium: Ceramic plate Dimensions: Approximately 26 cm (10.2 inches) in diameter Edition Size: Limited edition, often part of a numbered series The Madoura Pottery studio in Vallauris, France, where this piece was produced, was a significant place for Picasso's ceramic work. He collaborated closely with the owners, Suzanne and Georges Ramié, to create a wide range of ceramics, including plates, vases, and pitchers, all featuring his distinctive artistic style. The "Fluffy-Haired Woman" plate is a representation of Picasso's playful and innovative approach to ceramics, combining his mastery of line and form with the unique qualities of the ceramic medium. Collectors and art enthusiasts highly value these pieces for their artistic significance and the insight they provide into Picasso's creative process. 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

Materials

Ceramic

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 Art

Materials

Acrylic, Wood Panel

Mermet. Mid-Century Design for a Sculpture. Acrylic and Crayon on Paper.
Mermet. Mid-Century Design for a Sculpture. Acrylic and Crayon on Paper.

Mermet. Mid-Century Design for a Sculpture. Acrylic and Crayon on Paper.

Located in Cotignac, FR

A mid-century design for a sculpture, signed or titled Mermet bottom left corner. Presented in period metal frame. A very strong image which is almost certainly a design for a sculpture due to the three dimensional nature of the piece accentuated by the lines of the image extending beyond the subject itself showing the different planes to be worked. This extremely energetic and forceful application of the crayon and the extension of the lines is highly reminiscent of the work of the expressionist Bernard Buffet who lived and worked in Tourtour in the South of France. The angular features of the figure and the dark intense lines are particularly in line with the style of his work. Expressionism was a form of art less interested in the correct anatomical representation of the subject but more in portraying the feelings and emotions that the subject evoked. The model appears to be for a sculpture quite possibly inspired by African art as the image is reminiscent of African fetish...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Art

Materials

Paper, Crayon, Acrylic

Modernist Detroit Table Sculpture Wood Collage Box Assemblage Americordo Copper
Modernist Detroit Table Sculpture Wood Collage Box Assemblage Americordo Copper

Modernist Detroit Table Sculpture Wood Collage Box Assemblage Americordo Copper

Located in Surfside, FL

Copper and wood box. "Americordo #7" is composed of copper tiles inlaid to the bottom half of the box and on the top rests a patinated etched copper or bronze circle. The box when closed measures to be 17" Sq. x 3.5" H. David Barr (1939-2015) is an American sculptor and painter from Detroit, MI. Known for constructivist sculpture, architecture and surrealist, assemblage box sculpture collage works. Born in 1939, Barr is an internationally known artists and has created many installations in natural settings. Vault took over a year to complete. His sculptures represent mathematics, geography and structurist nature, and otherwise known as "geo-structures." This one is kinetic and can be moved around. Barr is a graduate of Wayne State University and recipient of the WSU Distinguished Alumni Award. Influenced by sculptor Charles Biederman. In 1995 he founded the Michigan Legacy Art Park, and has pieces at the Chrysler World Headquarters, Flint's Bishop Airport, the Detroit Zoo, the State of Michigan Historical Museum and the Meadowbrook Festival Grounds Barr earned a master’s of fine arts degree from Wayne State University and was an associate professor of sculpture at Macomb Community College in Warren for 37 years. He worked on perhaps the largest sculpture in the world, the Four Corners Project, with installations at Greenland, Africa, Irian Jaya (New Guinea) and Easter Island. His sculptures are located all over the state of Michigan, but perhaps his most recognizable is Transcending, a blend of bronze, steel and granite that acknowledges the contributions of Detroit’s laborers and skilled tradespeople. David Barr is the founder of Michigan Legacy Art Park. David’s career as an artist, instructor, author and global thinker has crossed borders around the world, bringing people and ideas together. Over fifty years as a sculptor, David created a body of work that includes hundreds of wall-hanging structurist reliefs, sculptures for public spaces (such as Transcending in Hart Plaza, Detroit done with Sergio De Giusti), works for private collections, massive global projects (such as The Four Corners Project) and Michigan Legacy Art Park. David’s studio was in Detroit for fifteen years until he realized he needed nature as a source of inspiration. In 1977 he bought 4 acres of land in rural Oakland County (now Novi) and in 1979 built his home, a contemporary structure that has become the centerpiece of his own art park. His work is included in the collection of outdoor sculptures at The Dennos Museum Center along with Clement Meadmore, Hanna Stiebel...

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1990s Cubist Art

Materials

Metal, Copper

Carnaval
Carnaval

Carnaval

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was one of the most transformative figures of 20th-century art. A restless innovator, his work reshaped the possibilities of representation across painting,...

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1960s Cubist Art

Materials

Linocut

1950's Post Cubist Seated Female Nude Interior Composition French Oil Painting
1950's Post Cubist Seated Female Nude Interior Composition French Oil Painting

1950's Post Cubist Seated Female Nude Interior Composition French Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Post Cubist Seated Female Nude Interior Composition French Oil Painting by Laure Noetzin-Azam (French, 1929–2024) signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 39.5 inches from the art...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Art

Materials

Oil

Roundism – 13-08-22, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper

Roundism – 13-08-22, Drawing, Pencil/Colored Pencil on Paper

By Corne Akkers

Located in Yardley, PA

Something Different And now for something completely different: Roundism again. After ‘Art Deco Nude – 11-08-22’ it was time to unleash my Faber-Castell Pitt Graphite Matt pencils on Roundism. I delved into my stash of art deco photographs...

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21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Art

Materials

Pencil

Fine 20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Portrait Woman Turquoise Dress
Fine 20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Portrait Woman Turquoise Dress

Fine 20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Portrait Woman Turquoise Dress

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Woman in the Turquoise Dress by Laure Noetzin-Azam (French 1929-2024) pupil of André LHOTE oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 29 x 23.5 inches Provenance: all the paintings we have ...

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Mid-20th Century Cubist Art

Materials

Oil

John Hatch American Cubist Abstract Oil Painting 1950's Mid C Fantastic Color
John Hatch American Cubist Abstract Oil Painting 1950's Mid C Fantastic Color

John Hatch American Cubist Abstract Oil Painting 1950's Mid C Fantastic Color

By John W. Hatch

Located in Buffalo, NY

An original oil on board painting by American modernist John W. Hatch. This incredible cubist painting was created in the 1950's. Estate stamped on the reverse. The painting comes housed in a modern black frame presentation. John Woodsum Hatch 1919-1998 During his fifty-year career as an artist, John Woodsum Hatch explored the people, the landscape, and the seascape around him. From his extensive travels to his years in New Hampshire, he developed a body of work that captures a sense of place. Through watercolor, ink and sand, he depicted the grandeur of the White Mountains. The crisp light and distinct topography of the Isles of Shoals and Great Bay Estuary are precisely and clearly documented in acrylic and tempera paintings. His ability to convey the sheer scale and longevity of the mountains and sea, and by comparison the fleeting nature of human life, conveys in a not-so-subtle way that the natural environment is to be revered and preserved. Hatch took his first teaching job at the University of New Hampshire in 1949, the same year he graduated from Yale University. He never left. A former student, Sam Cady, described his contributions: “He was a wonderful mix of jokester and sage. A teacher who obviously loved people, loved teaching, and had a great gift for it.” After retiring in 1985, he was made an honorary Professor Emeritus at UNH. Hatch contributed to New Hampshire's cultural life in three areas: his teaching, his art, and his community service. His effectiveness in these three areas can be traced his commitment to give something of himself to help others. Many artists teach by necessity and resent it as a drain on their creative energies but Hatch found his greatest fulfillment from a combination of teaching, making art, and being deeply involved with his community as an art historian and as an environmentalist. Hatch’s work can be seen in numerous public collections, including: the Addison Gallery of American Art; DeCordova Museum; Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts; State of New Hampshire's Living Treasures Collection, and the Portland Museum of Art in Maine. John Woodsum Hatch, New Hampshire's 1997 Living Treasure Award recipient, died on August 6, 1998, at the age of 78. Hatch was a draftsman, an artist and a muralist. His works can be found in public and private collections throughout the region. He exhibited at the New Hampshire Art...

Category

1950s Cubist Art

Materials

Oil, 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.