But they also play off the work of famous modern artists, notably Picasso in his Cubist period.

It is hardly surprising that an artist should depict what is at hand, and during the Cubist period Picasso faceted and broke up objects in his studio.

Among his most notable works of his Cubist period from 1907 to 1909, several were inspired by Olivier.

In the nineteenth century music had come to be regarded as queen of the arts because of its non-imitative qualities, and throughout the Cubist period musical analogies become increasingly frequent.

Despite this, he did not have a Cubist period in his work.

In 1972 he was adopted by his companion, Douglas Cooper, the British art historian of the Cubist period and an art collector.

Looking at the cover picture, how can one miss the circular form of Wright's creation, albeit broken down in a manner reminiscent of a Picasso from the Cubist period?

Twelve pieces were inherited from his companion Douglas Cooper, the British historian of the Cubist period who adopted McCarty in 1972.

Formal ideas developed during this period lead directly into the Cubist period that follows.

Many works are drawn from private collections and the exhibition includes some little-known works by the Argenteuil-born painter prior to his Cubist period.