The artwork, titled “La Roulette,” was created by the artist Jean Metzinger in the year 1924. It belongs to the Purism art movement and falls within the genre of still life.
The artwork exhibits a careful arrangement of various still life elements, characterized by clean lines, geometric forms, and a vibrant color palette. Central to the composition is a roulette wheel, surrounded by other objects such as a lute, a vase with flowers, a fish in a bowl, and a teapot. The background displays a stylized landscape with houses and hills, rendered in sharp and bright shapes. This meticulous organization and the bold use of color and form underscore the principles of Purism, emphasizing clarity, order, and an almost mechanical beauty in everyday objects.
