Jean Metzinger
1883–1956 · French · 30 artworks
CubismDivisionismPointillismFauvismFragmentation of formMultiple perspectivesGeometric abstractionDivisionist brushworkAnalytical Cubism
artist bio
Jean Metzinger was a major 20th-century French painter, theorist, writer, critic and poet, who along with Albert Gleizes, wrote the first theoretical treatise on Cubism, Du "Cubisme". His early work reflected Divisionism and Fauvism before transitioning to Cubism, where he explored fragmentation and multiple perspectives.
what you'll learn
Studying Metzinger's work allows students to understand the evolution of modern art from Impressionism and Pointillism to Cubism. Students can learn about the development and theory behind Cubist techniques, including fragmentation, multiple perspectives, and geometric abstraction.
related: Albert Gleizes, Juan Gris, Georges Braque
30 artworks
La Femme à l'Éventail (Woman with Fan)
1913
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The Seashore
1905
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Dancer in a café
1912
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Parc Monceau
1906
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Woman with a mandolin
1950
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Jeune Femme Pensive aux Roses Rouges
1923
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Femme Debout
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Clairiere
1903
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La Plume Jaune
1912
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Femme assise, en robe bleue
1950
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Village, Church and Two Characters
1913
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Le Flamant rose et le voilier
1907
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Paysage aux deux Cyprés
1905
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Le Bal masqué, La Comédie Italienne
1924
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Saint-Tropez
1906
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Landscape with Fountain
1907
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Le Chateau de Clisson
1905
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Nu aux Hortensias
1935
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Landscape
1917
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Jeune Femme à la Mandoline
1923
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Table by a window
1917
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Paysage colore aux oiseaux aquatique
1907
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Petit port, pecheurs et bateaux au quai
1906
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Paysage à l'arbre rond (Landscape with a round tree)
1906
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Femme au Chapeau
1906
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Le Chemin a travers les champs
1904
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The Knitter
1919
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Clown au banjo
1924
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Les Ibis
1907
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Paysage pointilliste
1907
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