The artwork titled “Woman with a Coffee Pot” was created by Jean Metzinger in 1919. This oil painting is a notable example of the Cubism art movement and fits within the genre of genre painting. It is currently housed at Tate Modern in London, UK.
The artwork depicts a woman engaged in the act of presenting or pouring coffee from a pot, visualized through the characteristic fragmented and geometric style of Cubism. The figure of the woman, coffee pot, and surrounding environment are deconstructed into a series of angular and curved shapes, which interplay with light and shadow. The palette predominantly features muted tones with touches of blue and brown, contributing to the subdued yet dynamic atmosphere of the piece. The abstraction inherent in the Cubist approach challenges the viewer to piece together the forms and actions, thereby engaging them in a more active observation process. The artwork’s composition is framed within an oval, which both contains and emphasizes the central subject while allowing for a sense of depth and complexity in the presentation.
