Jean Lambert-Rucki Cubist Portrait Painting

This artwork is a notable example of the Cubist and Art Deco styles associated with Jean Lambert-Rucki, a prominent member of the 'Section d'Or' group. The composition features a stylized, multifaceted portrait rendered with geometric abstraction. The palette is dominated by earthy ochres, deep ambers, and muted purples, contrasted against dark, structural background elements. The figure is constructed through a series of overlapping planes and sharp angles, characteristic of the 1920s to 1930s avant-garde movement. The surface texture appears matte, consistent with gouache or oil on panel, showing a sophisticated layering technique that creates depth within a flattened perspective. The item is housed in a simple, period-appropriate dark wood frame that emphasizes its rectilinear form. The condition appears stable, though minor surface dust and typical age-related patina on the framing materials are observable. Lambert-Rucki’s work often fused human forms with architectural precision, and this piece exhibits the high level of craftsmanship and unique artistic vision that defined his contribution to modernism during the interwar period.