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Birth
Juan Gris originally named José Victoriano González-Pérez is born March 23rd 1887 in Madrid Spain. -
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Education
Born to a wealthy family, Gris went to school at Madrid's School of Art and Science. At the beginning, Gris wanted to be an engineer, but after the first two years decided he wanted to be an artist -
Moves to Paris
Gris moves to Paris, France where he starts his artistic career. He began to write for many newspapers such as Le Rire, Le Charivari. -
Learning from the best
In 1910 after becoming acquainted with Pablo Picasso Gris switches from satirical painting, to his more well known paintings and sculptures dubbed Cubism. The relationship with Picasso was controversial. Gris contributed most of his success as an artist to Picasso. But it is said that the only person picasso wished away was Gris -
Retrato de Picasso
Gris had mucho appreciation for Pablo Picasso. After working with him for 6 years he decided to dedicate a piece of work to Picasso. The bottom was inscribed with the saying Hommage à Pablo Picasso to show respect -
Las Flores
This piece of art depicts a vase. Shown in this painting are a newspaper, cigar tea cup, and table cover -
Harlequin con una guitarra
Harlequin was an Italian Trickster figure in the 1500's. This character shows up in many of Gris's paintings. This is Cubism at its finest. Harlequin is depicted in many pieces of art because of the wonder and intrigue he brings to the table. -
More than just an artist
Gris was always looking for new ways to showcase his work. In 1924 he designed costumes for the Ballet Russes, a famous ballet company during the time. -
Death
At age 40 Juan Gris died in Boulogne- ser- Seine in France. He was most remembered for his contribution to the art style Cubism. After his death his piece Nature morte à la nappe à carreaux sold for 57.1 million dollars.
