Square Pillow for Music Lovers- Still Life in Front of a Window overlooking the Eglise St. Augustin (1919)

Add a touch of avant-garde charm to your home with Still life in Front of a Window overlooking the Eglise St. Augustin (1919), a vibrant and dynamic piece by the legendary Pablo Picasso. This striking artwork captures the essence of Cubism, where bold geometric shapes and calm colours bring movement and emotion to life.

Conversation About the Artwork

Curator: "Still Life in Front of a Window overlooking the Eglise St. Augustin," painted by Pablo Picasso in 1919. He renders it in oil paint, a medium familiar to many viewers. What’s your initial impression of this canvas?

Editor: Well, it immediately strikes me as quite muted, almost melancholic. The grey tones dominating the exterior scene, coupled with the fragmented forms in the still life, create a sombre mood, a marked absence of celebration.

Curator: Precisely. Let's consider the socio-political climate of 1919. Europe was reeling from the First World War, which drastically transformed societal structures and individual experiences. Do you think that could have had any influence? Editor: Absolutely. There is an influence that Picasso had during those troubling years. Picasso depicts a traditional still-life scene through the fragmented lens of Cubism, and he simultaneously positions that reconstruction in relationship to something greater, which he signifies through his cityscape beyond the window. We could propose that the fracturing and near destruction are what have the objects relate to one another more intimately in comparison to more stable objects outside of his window and away from Picasso in the streets of France.

Curator: A very interesting argument, and that plays to some historical accounts that support the social fractures of the time. He captures that period so eloquently by bringing forth a feeling of hope from an age of chaos through colours and sharp edges. This perspective brings up some great implications in today's post-traumatic social age that our contemporary society could certainly find itself within this Cubist still-life and benefit from some artistic empathy. I wonder how others respond, today, to this piece.

Editor: One could certainly spend time studying those connections! The dome in the background might resonate differently based on cultural context as well as in how society interprets these cityscapes. Perhaps this offers comfort or maybe for some viewers represents other implications? Picasso often challenges the norms that influence art and society, but does the painting style promote inclusiveness?

Curator: That's exactly what I find compelling. As Picasso grapples with form and perspective, he's also subtly addressing broader questions of social perception and lived experiences. How are our perspectives shaped by both the intimate spaces we inhabit and the larger social architecture around us? Food for thought as we step away from this remarkable work.

Editor: A fitting consideration given today’s perspectives on how Cubism continues to resonate for viewers seeking connection.

Product Features
- 100% Spun polyester construction for shape retention and wrinkle resistance
- Beige plastic zipper with a metal head for a stylish finish
- Not pre-assembled for minimal creasing during shipment
- 100% Polyester insert for added volume
- Concealed zipper for a seamless look

Care instructions
- Remove the pillow cover. Pre-treat the stains with soft cloth or bristle brush that had been soaked in warm soapy water. Machine wash, max 40°C (104°F), normal cycle. Do not bleach, tumble dry on low, do not dry-clean. Iron, steam, or dry low heat only. Fluff to reshape when assembling it back together.

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Care instructions: Remove the pillow cover. Pre-treat the stains with soft cloth or bristle brush that had been soaked in warm soapy water. Machine wash, max 40°C (104°F), normal cycle. Do not bleach, tumble dry on low, do not dry-clean. Iron, steam, or dry low heat only. Fluff to reshape when assembling it back together.