Cubist Composition 1917

María Blanchard made this Cubist Composition with oil on canvas. It’s a still life, but like, dissected and rearranged. Look at how she builds the forms with these chunky, geometric shapes, it's like she is building with a child's blocks. The colors feel both muted and intense, a real balancing act. There’s a cool tension between the dark, moody blues and blacks and the brighter pinks and greens. It feels…serious, you know? I’m drawn to that juicy red triangle near the top. It’s not quite centered, kinda off-kilter, which gives the whole thing a slightly unstable vibe. It's like a little burst of energy amid all the muted tones. The brushwork is pretty direct, no hiding the process here. It's interesting to see how Blanchard uses the texture of the paint to create depth and volume. It reminds me a bit of some of Juan Gris’s work, same kind of analytical approach to form, though Blanchard's got her own particular flavor. It’s a conversation, right?