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Georges BraquePoissons (Fish)1956
1956
About the Item
Often seen as a minor accessory in a larger painting, few artists have thought fish worthy of depiction in their own right. In this piece, Braque (Argenteuil-sur-Seine, 1882- Paris, 1963) finds a way to expertly animate not the fish themselves, but the idea of fish. That is, he has given life to fish as the object that we buy in the store and put on our plates. How does one set about such a task? Focusing on the negative space surrounding the fish, and using that as a means to delineate the fish themselves Braque demands our attention to the almost geometrical outline of the subject. His expert use of monotones, placing darks directly next to lights, and allowing the medium browns to mediate the tension between the two further enhances the excitement of the piece. Braque's spontaneity in his handling of the fish combines with his exacting and deliberate use of a small range of colors to create an alarming if not charming composition.
Created c. 1956, this color etching is hand signed by Georges Braque (Argenteuil-sur-Seine, 1882- Paris, 1963) in pencil in the lower right margin and numbered from the edition of 300 in pencil in the lower left margin. This work was published by Maeght, Paris and printed on BFK Rives Block watermarked paper.
Catalogue Raisonné:
Georges Braque Fish (Poissons), c. 1956 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, Catalogue Raisonné, W.H. Smith Publishers: New York, 1982. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné Maeght, no. 1001 on pg. 292.
About the Framing:
Georges Braque Fish (Poissons), c. 1956 is framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, presented in a complimentary moulding and optical grade Plexiglas.
- Creator:Georges Braque (1882 - 1963, French)
- Creation Year:1956
- Dimensions:Height: 38.75 in (98.43 cm)Width: 34 in (86.36 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Palo Alto, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 30491stDibs: LU1567212892622
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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