Painting reproduction on canvas of the artwork
The Tankard (Juan Gris)

This still life is a complex and dynamic composition. A tankard of beer is at the center, surrounded by a newspaper ("LE J..."), a checkerboard, and other objects. Gris uses the collage technique, mixing fragments of paper with paint. The color palette is bright, with blues, yellows, and greens. The composition is a whirlwind of shapes and textures, which captures the energy of a café table. It is a work that celebrates modern life, with its pleasures and animation. Gris shows here all his virtuosity in the art of composition.