Reproduction hand painted of the painting
Open Window with Hills (Juan Gris)

This still life is a complex composition that plays with the interior and exterior. Through a window, we see hills, while on the table are arranged a bottle, a newspaper, a glass, and a violin. Gris uses Cubist fragmentation to mix the two spaces. The color palette is soft, with greens, yellows, and purples that create a dreamlike atmosphere. The window grid adds an element of structure to the composition. It is a work that explores the relationship between the artist’s inner world and the outer world, a recurring theme in modern art.