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Georges BraquePhaéton, Char I (Phaethon, Chariot I)1945
1945
About the Item
Georges Braque Phaéton, Char I (Phaethon, Chariot I), 1945 originates from Greek mythology and is filled with symbolic power. Phaeton refers to the son of the God Helios who was responsible for driving a horse chariot with the sun from one side of the Earth to the other. However, one day, the arrogant Phaeton believed he could drive the chariot himself and met a catastrophic end. The story is a warning against pride and arrogance. Furthermore, considered an ancient symbol of power and glory, the chariot is delved with history that dates back to 2000 B.C. Braque tapped into this inherent history and mythology as he created this exciting and eventful scene.
Featuring rearing horses in flight while pulling a chariot behind them, this work is full of movement and action. Composed of curvy lines, the satirical chariot driver lacks a face but appears caught up in the chaos and action, as their hair blows back into the wind. Braque utilizes a brilliant color contrast between the shades of brown, crème, and light blue and frames the story as if the viewers are looking back in time.
Created in 1945, this color lithograph on arches wove paper is hand-signed by Georges Braque (Argenteuil-sur-Seine, 1882- Paris, 1963) in pencil in the lower right margin. Numbered from the edition of 75 in pencil in the lower left margin; published by D.-H. Kahnweiler, Paris, printed by Mourlot, Paris.
Catalogue Raisonné:
Geroges Braque Phaethon, Chariot I (Phaéton, Char I), 1945 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. 26.
About the Framing:
Georges Braque Phaethon, Chariot I (Phaéton, Char I),1945 is framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, presented in a complimentary moulding and optical grade Plexiglas.
- Creator:Georges Braque (1882 - 1963, French)
- Creation Year:1945
- Dimensions:Height: 23.75 in (60.33 cm)Width: 17.87 in (45.39 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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