Georges Braque, Movement in the Oval, 1929 (after)
1929

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About the Item

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Le Mouvement dans l’Ovale (Movement in the Oval), from the album L'Art Cubiste, Theories et Realisations, Etude Critique (Cubist Art, Theories and Achievements, Critical Study), originates from the 1929 edition published by Editions Charles Moreau, Paris, and printed by Atelier Daniel Jacomet, Paris, May 1929. Le Mouvement dans l’Ovale (Movement in the Oval) exemplifies Braque’s pioneering role in the development of Cubism, combining his fascination with rhythm, balance, and spatial dynamics into a composition of lyrical geometry and movement. The interlocking forms and restrained palette create a sense of organic unity within a structured framework, expressing Braque’s belief that art should evoke harmony between intellect and emotion. Executed with precision through lithography and enriched by hand-applied pochoir coloring, the work captures the subtle tonal variations and architectural balance that define Braque’s mature style. Executed as a lithograph and pochoir on velin paper, this work measures 10.83 x 8.27 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship of Atelier Daniel Jacomet, Paris, under the direction of Editions Charles Moreau, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: After Georges Braque (1882–1963) Title: Le Mouvement dans l’Ovale (Movement in the Oval), from the album L'Art Cubiste, Theories et Realisations, Etude Critique (Cubist Art, Theories and Achievements, Critical Study), 1929 Medium: Lithograph and pochoir on velin paper Dimensions: 10.83 x 8.27 inches (27.5 x 21 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: May 1929 Publisher: Editions Charles Moreau, Paris Printer: Atelier Daniel Jacomet, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album L'Art Cubiste, Theories et Realisations, Etude Critique, published by Editions Charles Moreau, Paris, and printed by Atelier Daniel Jacomet, Paris, May 1929 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French): This album was composed in Didot Characters and completed to print in May 1929 by Ducros et Colas, Maitres-Imprimeurs in Paris. Boards have been executed by D. Jacomet in an edition of D examples, numbered on the colophons. About the Publication: L'Art Cubiste, Theories et Realisations, Etude Critique (Cubist Art, Theories and Achievements, Critical Study), published in 1929 by Editions Charles Moreau, stands as one of the most important printed tributes to the Cubist movement. It combines essays and commentary on the theory of Cubism with hand-colored lithographs by leading artists including Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Juan Gris, Fernand Leger, Albert Gleizes, Andre Lhote, Louis Marcoussis, Auguste Herbin, Georges Valmier, and Henri Laurens. The plates were printed in lithography and finished with the pochoir technique under the supervision of Daniel Jacomet, achieving an extraordinary richness of color and depth of tone. The publication exemplified the collaboration between artist, printer, and theorist that defined modern art’s pursuit of harmony between form and thought, structure and emotion. About the Artist: Georges Braque (1882–1963) was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker whose pioneering vision transformed the course of 20th-century art. A central figure in modernism and the co-founder of Cubism alongside Pablo Picasso, Braque redefined visual perception by breaking objects into geometric forms and reassembling them from multiple perspectives, creating a new visual language that bridged the gap between abstraction and reality. His early work was influenced by the vibrant colors and expressive energy of the Fauvist painters Henri Matisse and Andre Derain, before evolving toward the more analytical and structured compositions inspired by Paul Cezanne’s theories of form and perspective. Braque’s collaboration with Picasso between 1908 and 1914 marked one of the most fertile and revolutionary periods in art history, resulting in works that challenged traditional notions of space, depth, and illusion. Throughout his career, Braque maintained a deep interest in harmony, rhythm, and balance, infusing his still lifes, landscapes, and later reliefs with poetic subtlety and intellectual rigor. He moved among a brilliant circle of contemporaries including Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Juan Gris, Fernand Leger, and Amedeo Modigliani—artists united in their pursuit of new modes of artistic expression. Braque’s influence extended well beyond his own era, shaping the creative approaches of later modernists such as Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, all of whom drew inspiration from his structural innovations and aesthetic integrity. His works are held in major museum collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim, where they continue to embody the essence of modern artistic thought and visual poetry. The highest price ever paid for a Georges Braque artwork is approximately $15 million USD, achieved in 2013 at Christie’s New York for Paysage a la Ciotat (1907). After Georges Braque Le Mouvement dans l’Ovale, Braque L'Art Cubiste, Braque Atelier Daniel Jacomet, Braque Editions Charles Moreau, Braque pochoir lithograph, Braque Cubism.

Creation Year:
1929
Dimensions:
Height: 10.83 in (27.51 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21.01 cm)
Medium:
Stencil,Lithograph
Movement & Style:
Cubist
After:
Georges Braque (1882 - 1963, French)
Period:
1920-1929
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465215469982

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