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Georges BraqueLe Signe (The Sign), 19541954
1954
About the Item
Braque Le Signe (The Sign), 1954 is an intricate and mysterious piece. This work comes from a period in Braque’s life in which he became considerably more involved with printmaking and with illustrating poetry. In many ways, Braque was creating his personal artistic language. Furthermore, this image manifests from Braque’s continual exploration of space and movement. He breaks down visual imagery into its most basic form and questions their impact even in this fundamental form. In this way, the delicate lines which compose this figure become the focal point of this piece. It is possible to derive multiple interpretations of this image. Some viewers may identify a curious character, others merely see interactive forms. It is this ambiguity which makes this a beguiling image. In the center of the gold colored background is a curious figure composed of circles and triangles. Cross shaped symbols are dotted along the figure creating a symmetrical visual field. The coloring is spectacular, as alternating shades of gold and yellow interlace to resemble the coloring of an ancient scroll. The gold background appears to have a brushed effect which enhances its textural quality. Overall the colors contrast wonderfully, creating a balanced composition.
Created in 1954, this color lithograph with an Arches watermark is hand-signed by Georges Braque (Argenteuil-sur-Seine, 1882 - Paris, 1963) in pencil in the lower right margin, numbered from the edition 30 in pencil in the lower left margin; published by Maeght, Paris, printed by Mourlot, Paris.
Catalogue Raisonné:
Braque The Sign (Le Signe), 1954 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work).
1. Vallier, Dora, Braque: The Complete Graphics, 1982. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 129
About the Framing:
Framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, Braque The Sign (Le Signe), 1954 is presented in a complementary moulding and optical grade Plexiglas.
- Creator:Georges Braque (1882 - 1963, French)
- Creation Year:1954
- Dimensions:Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Width: 15.13 in (38.44 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Palo Alto, CA
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Georges Braque
Georges Braque was born in Argenteuil, France, in 1882. Braque lived much of his childhood and young adult life in Le Havre. He attended night classes at the art school from 1897–99 and then moved to Paris, where he obtained his license as a master decorator. From 1905–06, after studying at École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and having been influenced by the works of Henri Matisse, he began to paint in the way of Fauvism by using bright colors and taking advantage of the freedom of the composition. Paysage à L'Estaque (1906) was one of the prominent works of art made at this time.
The year 1907 was a significant time in Braque's development, wherein he visited the retrospective on Paul Cézanne and he came into contact with Picasso, who was very engrossed in the realization of Les Demoiselles d'Avignon at the time. At this point, Braque began nurturing a considerable interest in primitive art. After the First World War, Braque worked autonomously and developed a more personal style, which was characterized by vivid colors and textured surfaces. Braque painted still life, interior views, and ocean scenes. The Ateliers (1948–55) and Birds (1955–63) series were painted during this period. In 1948, he obtained his first award for painting at the XXIV Biennial in Venice.
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