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Georges BraqueFrontispiece, from La Nuit, La Faim (The Night, The Hunger), 19601960
1960
About the Item
Georges Braque Frontispiece, from La Nuit, La Faim (The Night, The Hunger), 1960 is an abstract work which takes inspiration from a poem by Georges Riebmont-Dessaignes. Georges Riebmont-Dessaignes was a French writer primarily associated with the Dada movement. This work in particular serves as the frontispiece for a set of his published poems. Braque is known for frequently collaborating with poets and writers. In many cases, the artist was given freedom to interpret the texts as he wished, often times producing distinct prints which capture an abstract interpretation of the written work.
In this work, various geometric forms are layered on top of one another as if in a collage. The shapes resemble cutouts and are colored in varying shades of blue, black and white. The dynamic centered is balanced by the calm beige tones in the background. Looking closer, some shapes within center may resemble birds in flight. The blocks of color also meld in together seamlessly, creating a balanced composition. However some parts of the center are colored in a sparse blue, generating an interesting texture. Braque creates a fascinating composition that also reveals his unique artistic language.
Created in 1960, this color lithograph is hand-signed by Georges Braque (Argentueil, Val-d’Oise, 1882 – Paris, 1963) in pencil in the lower right; numbered from the edition of 25 in Roman numerals in pencil in the lower left; published by Adrien Maeght, Paris, printed by Mourlot, Paris
Catalogue Raisonné:
Georges Braque Frontispiece from The Night, The Hunger (La Nuit, La Faim), 1960 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnès and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the sale of the work.
1. Vallier, Dora. Braque: The Complete Graphics. New York: Gallery Books, 1982. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 154.
About the Framing:
Framed to museum-grade, conservation standard Georges Braque Frontispiece from The Night, The Hunger (La Nuit, La Faim), 1960 is presented in a complementary moulding and optical grade Plexiglas.
- Creator:Georges Braque (1882 - 1963, French)
- Creation Year:1960
- Dimensions:Height: 10.63 in (27.01 cm)Width: 6.94 in (17.63 cm)
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- Period:1600-1609
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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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