Glass and Bottles by Juan Gris is an oil on canvas painting completed in 1912. The work belongs to the early period of Gris’s engagement with Cubism, a movement that sought to break down objects into geometric forms and reassemble them on the picture plane. This painting was created during a time when Gris was developing his distinctive approach to Cubist composition, characterized by clarity of structure and a restrained palette. The composition features a series of overlapping geometric shapes that suggest the forms of glassware and bottles.

The palette is dominated by muted greys, whites, and subtle touches of ochre and green, lending the work a subdued and harmonious appearance. Light and shadow are used to model the forms, creating a sense of depth despite the abstracted treatment. The objects are fragmented and reorganized, with sharp lines and faceted planes that emphasize the painting’s architectural structure. This work is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.

Created in 1912, it represents an important stage in Gris’s career, as he established himself among the leading figures of Cubism in Paris.