The Matador // Roger de la Fresnaye

A radical departure from the 19th century Romantic and Realist styles that predated it, Cubism is regarded by historians and artists alike as one of the most influential movements in the contemporary art world, leaving its mark on a slew of art styles ranging from turn-of-the-century Art Deco and architecture, to modern Dada and Pop art styles. In Cubist artwork, objects are analyzed, broken up, and reassembled in an abstracted, 2-dimensional form. Instead of depicting objects from a single viewpoint, the artist renders the subject from a multitude of contrasting viewpoints to represent the subject in a greater context. Angular, geometric, and enrapturing, give your art collection an avant garde twist with this remarkable reproduction of an iconic Cubist artwork.

This particular canvas print is of a piece by French Cubist painter Roger de la Fresnaye (1885-1925). From 1912 to 1914, La Fresnaye was a member of the Section d'Or group of artists, and his work demonstrates an individual response to Cubism. He was influenced by Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso, but his work has a more decorative than structural feel and his prismatic colors reflect the influence of Robert Delaunay.