Cubist Still Life - French 1940's

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A very fine Cubist Still Life oil painting on canvas , French from the 1940's, signed w. monogram lower left.

… Read more A very fine Cubist Still Life oil painting on canvas , French from the 1940's, signed w. monogram lower left.

This elegant artwork titled "Nature morte aux 4 bouteilles " is a remarkable example of Cubism , with its alternate treatment of planes and superimposition.
The colors employed by the artist are typical of early Cubism, ranging from muted earth tones and greens—a legacy of Paul Cézanne.
Though the signature by monogram remains illegible, this painting shows the artist's mastery of abstraction , geometry and composition with great success.

dimensions : sight size: 23-3/4"h x 13-1/2"w / overall: 27-1/2"h x 17-1/2"w
condition : excellent See less