Jean Metzinger ( 1883 - 1956 ) was a French painter. Jean Metzinger s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 39963.67 USD for Écuyère au cirque in 2003 to a remarkable record 2393000 USD for Paysage in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.