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What is Georges Braque known for?

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What is Georges Braque known for?
Georges Braque is known for being one of the leading artists in both the Fauve and Cubist art movements of the early 20th century. The French artist produced paintings, collages, prints and sculptures. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Georges Braque art.
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Untitled (Fleur Tombe), 1962
By Georges Braque
Located in Palo Alto, CA
The rich blue color bursts from the page in Georges Braque Untitled (Fleur Tombe), 1962, overtaking the black lettering and white background. Drawn onto the title page of the book “Braque Le goût de notre temps” by Albert Skira this hand applied watercolor is striking. In several strong stokes, a flower is presented with its blue petals seeming to float down the page until almost reaching the bottom.  The delicate blue touches the page which in turn lights up with brilliant flowers. The petals are slightly smudged, and you can see the brushstrokes that Braque applied to the page. PArt of what makes this unique watercolor so wonderful is that the viewer can so clearly see and feel the hand of the artist. Caught in between the flower and falling petals is the black hand...
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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Watercolor

Migration
By Georges Braque
Located in Paris, FR
Etching, 1962 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 60/90 Publisher : Maeght (Paris) Catalog : Vallier 172 55.00 cm. x 42.00 cm. 21.65 in. x 16.54 in. (paper) 23.00 cm. x ...
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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Etching

Large blue bird
By Georges Braque
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 1956 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 26/95 Publisher : Maeght (Paris) Catalog : [Maeght n.1016 Vallier p.293] 55.00 cm. x 112.50 cm. 21.65 in. x 44.29 in...
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1950s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Thalassa
By Georges Braque
Located in Paris, FR
Etching, 1959 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 49/60 Publisher : Maeght (Paris) Printer : Crommelynck et Dutrou (Paris) Catalog : Vallier 139 47.00 cm. x 36.00 cm. 18...
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1950s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Etching

Bird
By Georges Braque
Located in Paris, FR
Etching, 1958 Signed on the plate Publisher : Maeght (Paris) 18.00 cm. x 21.50 cm. 7.09 in. x 8.46 in. (paper) 11.00 cm. x 13.00 cm. 4.33 in. x 5.12 in. (image) Original Etchin Ne...
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1950s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Etching

Théière et Citron by Georges Braque - Still life painting
By Georges Braque
Located in London, GB
Théière et Citron by Georges Braque (1882-1963) Oil on panel 22.5 x 25 cm (8 ⅞ x 9 ⅞ inches) Signed lower left, G. Braque Executed in 1947 Provenance: Perls Galleries, New York Fuji...
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1940s Cubist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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