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CUBIST STYLE

Inspired by the nontraditional ways Postimpressionists like Paul Cézanne and Georges Seurat depicted the world, Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque pioneered an even more abstract style in which reality was fragmented into flat, geometric forms. Cubism majorly influenced 20th-century Western art as it radically broke with the adherence to composition and linear perspectives that dated back to the Renaissance. Its watershed moments are considered Picasso’s 1907 Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, in which nude figures are fractured into angular shapes, and Georges Braque’s 1908 painting show, which prompted a critic to describe his visual reductions as “cubes.”

Although Cubism was a revolutionary art movement for European culture, it was informed by African masks and other tribal art. Its artists, which included Fernand Léger, Alexander Archipenko, Marcel Duchamp, Juan Gris and Jean Metzinger, experimented with compressing space and playing with the tension between solid and void forms in their work. While their subjects were often conventional, such as still lifes, nudes and landscapes, they were distorted without any illusion of realism.

Cubist art evolved through different distinct phases. In Analytic Cubism, from 1908 to 1912, figures or objects were “analyzed” into pieces that were reassembled in paintings and sculptures, as if presenting the same subject matter from many perspectives at once. The palette was usually monochromatic and muted, giving attention to the overlapping planes. Synthetic Cubism, dating from 1912 to 1914, moved to brighter colors and a further flattening of images. This unmooring from formal ideas of art would shape numerous styles that followed, from Dada to Surrealism.

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Style: Cubist
Georges Braque, Bird at Sunset, from Le Solitaire, XXe siecle, 1959 (after)
Georges Braque, Bird at Sunset, from Le Solitaire, XXe siecle, 1959 (after)

Georges Braque, Bird at Sunset, from Le Solitaire, XXe siecle, 1959 (after)

By Georges Braque

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Oiseau au couchant (Bird at Sunset), from the album Georges Braque, Le Solitaire (The Solitary), originates from the 1959 edition published by XXe siecle, Paris, in collaboration with Fernand Hazan, Paris; rendered by Daniel Jacomet, Paris; and printed by Daniel Jacomet et Cie, Paris, 1959. Oiseau au couchant (Bird at Sunset) reflects Braque’s meditative engagement with the motif of the bird—an enduring symbol of transcendence, freedom, and poetic solitude in his mature work. Through simplified form and muted harmony, the composition evokes the quiet passage of twilight, translating nature’s fleeting beauty into a timeless visual poem. Braque’s masterful integration of geometric abstraction with lyrical rhythm captures the balance between motion and stillness, light and silence. Executed as a lithograph and pochoir on velin d’Arches paper, this work measures 7.25 x 9.375 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the technical excellence of Daniel Jacomet et Cie, Paris, produced in close collaboration with XXe siecle and Fernand Hazan, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: After Georges Braque (1882–1963) Title: Oiseau au couchant (Bird at Sunset), from the album Georges Braque, Le Solitaire (The Solitary), 1959 Medium: Lithograph and pochoir on velin d’Arches paper Dimensions: 7.25 x 9.375 inches (18.42 x 23.81 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1959 Publisher: XXe siecle, Paris, in collaboration with Fernand Hazan, Paris Printer: Daniel Jacomet et Cie, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Georges Braque, Le Solitaire, published by XXe siecle, Paris, in collaboration with Fernand Hazan, Paris; rendered by Daniel Jacomet, Paris; and printed by Daniel Jacomet et Cie, Paris, 1959 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French): XXX examples of this work were printed on Arches paper, containing an original engraving by Georges Braque, numbered from I to XXX. CM examples, constituting the original edition, including CCC for F. Hazan, publisher in Paris, CCC for A. Zwemmer, publisher in London, and CCC for the New York Graphic Society, LX examples, marked H.C., are reserved for the Author and the Publisher. About the Publication: Georges Braque, Le Solitaire (The Solitary) was published in Paris in 1959 by XXe siecle in collaboration with Fernand Hazan and printed by the Atelier Daniel Jacomet et Cie. Conceived as both a visual and literary homage to one of the founding figures of Cubism, the volume represents one of the most refined art book productions of the postwar era. The publication was issued in conjunction with the journal XXe siecle, under the direction of G. di San Lazzaro, a central figure in promoting modern art through his collaborations with artists such as Picasso, Miro, Chagall, and Calder. Le Solitaire brought together Braque’s mature reflections on nature, still life, and metaphysical quietude, accompanied by critical essays and reproductions of his work. The pochoir and lithographic plates—executed by Daniel Jacomet, whose atelier was renowned for its exceptional color pochoirs—capture the texture and tonal depth of Braque’s original paintings with rare precision. 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). Georges Braque Oiseau...

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1950s Cubist Art

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Lithograph

Jacques Villon, The Worlds, from XXe siecle, 1959
Jacques Villon, The Worlds, from XXe siecle, 1959

Jacques Villon, The Worlds, from XXe siecle, 1959

By Jacques Villon

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Jacques Villon (1875–1963), titled Les Mondes (The Worlds), from the album XXe siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXIe Annee, No. 12, Mai-Juin 1959, originates from...

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1950s Cubist Art

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Lithograph

Georges Braque, Bird on Background of X, San Lazzaro et ses Amis, 1975 (after)
Georges Braque, Bird on Background of X, San Lazzaro et ses Amis, 1975 (after)

Georges Braque, Bird on Background of X, San Lazzaro et ses Amis, 1975 (after)

By Georges Braque

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Oiseau sur fond de X (Bird on Background of X), from the album San Lazzaro et ses Amis, Hommage au fondateur de la revue XXe siecle (San Lazzaro and His Friends, Tribute to the Founder of the Journal XXe Siecle), originates from the 1975 edition published by XXe siecle, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, October 1975. Oiseau sur fond de X exemplifies Braque’s late-career mastery of poetic symbolism and formal harmony. The composition’s abstracted bird—one of Braque’s most enduring motifs—emerges from an intricate background of interlocking shapes and textures, expressing his lifelong fascination with balance, serenity, and the unity between nature and form. Executed as a lithograph on velin d'Arches paper, this work measures 10.5 x 14 inches (26.67 x 35.56 cm). Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition reflects the exceptional craftsmanship of Mourlot Freres, the legendary Parisian atelier known for its collaborations with Braque, Picasso, Chagall, and Matisse. Artwork Details: Artist: After Georges Braque (1882–1963) Title: Oiseau sur fond de X (Bird on Background of X), from San Lazzaro et ses Amis, Hommage au fondateur de la revue XXe siecle, 1975 Medium: Lithograph on velin d'Arches paper Dimensions: 10.5 x 14 inches (26.67 x 35.56 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1975 Publisher: XXe siecle, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne references: Vallier, Dora, et al. Braque, the Complete Graphics: Catalogue Raisonne. Translated by Robert Bononno, Gallery Books, 1988, illustration 122. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album San Lazzaro et ses Amis, Hommage au fondateur de la revue XXe siecle, published by XXe siecle, Paris, October 1975 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), Finished printing in Paris in October 1975. This album has been printed on velin d'Arches in DLXXV numbered examples. The LXXV original examples include a series of VIII original lithographs, signed and numbered by the artists. In addition, LV examples were printed for artists, authors, friends and collaborators of XXe siecle. The typography is from l'Imprimerie Union in Paris; the lithographs of Max Bill, Marc Chagall, Hans Hartung, Braque, Fontana, Magnelli, Picasso, Magritte and Poliakoff were printed by Fernand Mourlot in Paris; those of Alexander Calder and Joan Miro by l'imprimerie Arte in Paris; that of Max Ernst by Pierre Chave in Vence; that of Zao Wou-Ki by ateliers Bellini in Paris; and that of Henry Moore by the Curwen Studio in London. About the Publication: San Lazzaro et ses Amis, Hommage au fondateur de la revue XXe siecle (San Lazzaro and His Friends, Tribute to the Founder of the Journal XXe Siecle), published in 1975 by XXe siecle, Paris, was conceived as a landmark tribute to Gualtieri di San Lazzaro, the visionary founder of the celebrated art journal XXe Siecle. The folio unites original lithographs by leading masters of modern art—Braque, Picasso, Chagall, Miro, Calder, Hartung, Moore, and others—printed by premier Parisian ateliers including Mourlot, Arte, Bellini, and Curwen. Representing the creative spirit and internationalism of postwar modernism, this edition stands as one of the great artistic collaborations of the 20th century. About the Artist: Georges Braque (1882–1963) was a French painter, printmaker, sculptor, and collagist whose visionary innovations and lifelong pursuit of balance, structure, and poetic form made him one of the most influential figures in 20th-century art. Born in Argenteuil-sur-Seine and raised in Le Havre, Braque began as a decorative painter before studying at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and the Academie Humbert in Paris, where he absorbed the vibrant colorism of the Fauves and the structural logic of Paul Cezanne. His encounter with Pablo Picasso in 1907 led to one of the most groundbreaking collaborations in art history—the invention of Cubism—a movement that redefined visual perception by fragmenting form, rejecting single-point perspective, and reconstructing reality into a multidimensional experience. Between 1908 and 1914, Braque and Picasso revolutionized painting through Analytical Cubism, a style characterized by muted palettes, overlapping planes, and a focus on underlying structure rather than surface appearance. In 1912, Braque pioneered papier colle, the first use of collage in fine art, incorporating wallpaper and printed paper into his compositions and forever changing the relationship between art and the material world. After World War I, he returned to painting with renewed sensitivity, developing a lyrical and introspective form of Synthetic Cubism distinguished by harmony, rhythm, and a meditative sense of stillness. His still lifes, musical instruments, and interior scenes became metaphors for balance and contemplation, uniting intellect and emotion in perfect equilibrium. Immersed in the Parisian avant-garde, Braque worked alongside and exchanged ideas with Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, each of whom shared his passion for redefining the boundaries of modern art. His innovations in form, collage, and spatial construction deeply influenced later artists, including Jean Dubuffet, Nicolas de Stael, Henry Laurens, Ellsworth Kelly, Richard Diebenkorn, and Jasper Johns, shaping the course of postwar abstraction and modern design. In 1961, Braque became the first living artist to have a solo exhibition at the Louvre, a recognition of his monumental impact on modern aesthetics. His works are now housed in major museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Tate Modern in London, and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and remain sought after for their intellectual depth and timeless serenity. His highest auction record was achieved by Paysage a la Ciotat, which sold for $15.8 million at Sotheby’s, New York, in 2013, reaffirming Georges Braque’s legacy as one of the founding architects of Cubism and a master whose art continues to define the modern age. Georges Braque Oiseau...

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1970s Cubist Art

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Lithograph

Fernand Leger, Green Leaves and Orange Background, from XXe siecle, 1971 (after)
Fernand Leger, Green Leaves and Orange Background, from XXe siecle, 1971 (after)

Fernand Leger, Green Leaves and Orange Background, from XXe siecle, 1971 (after)

By Fernand Léger

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph after Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled Feuilles vertes et fond orange (Green Leaves and Orange Background), from the album XXe Siecle, numero special hors abonnement, Cahiers d'art publies sous la direction de G. di San Lazzaro, Hommage a Fernand Leger, originates from the 1971 edition published by Societe Internationale d'Art XXe siecle, Paris, under the direction of Gualtieri di San Lazzaro, editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1971. Feuilles vertes et fond orange exemplifies Leger’s mastery of modern form and color, uniting bold geometry and organic vitality in a celebration of rhythm, balance, and the harmony between nature and mechanized abstraction. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 9.75 x 12.5 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of Mourlot Freres, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: After Fernand Leger (1881–1955) Title: Feuilles vertes et fond orange (Green Leaves and Orange Background), from the album XXe Siecle, numero special hors abonnement, Cahiers d'art publies sous la direction de G. di San Lazzaro, Hommage a Fernand Leger Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 9.75 x 12.5 inches (24.77 x 31.75 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued Date: 1971 Publisher: Societe Internationale d'Art XXe siecle, Paris, under the direction of Gualtieri di San Lazzaro, editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne reference: Leger, Fernand, and Lawrence Saphire. Fernand Leger: The Complete Graphic Work. Blue Moon Press, 1978, illustration 120. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album XXe Siecle, numero special hors abonnement, Cahiers d'art publies sous la direction de G. di San Lazzaro, Hommage a Fernand Leger, published by Societe Internationale d'Art XXe siecle, Paris; printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1971 About the Publication: Gualtieri di San Lazzaro's XXe Siecle (Twentieth Century) was one of the most influential art journals of the modern era, founded in Paris in 1938 as a platform for the greatest painters, sculptors, and writers of the 20th century. San Lazzaro, a visionary editor, critic, and champion of modernism, believed that art and literature should coexist as expressions of a shared human imagination. Under his direction, XXe Siecle became a cultural bridge between Europe and the wider world, publishing special issues devoted to leading figures such as Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, Braque, Calder, Miro, Kandinsky, and Leger. Each edition combined essays by renowned critics and poets with original lithographs printed by the foremost ateliers of Paris, London, and New York, including Mourlot, Curwen, and Universal Graphics, creating a uniquely rich dialogue between text and image. Through XXe Siecle, San Lazzaro preserved the creative spirit of the avant-garde during and after World War II, championing freedom of expression and the evolution of abstraction, surrealism, and modern thought. Over nearly four decades, the journal shaped international taste and defined the intellectual landscape of postwar art publishing. Today, XXe Siecle remains celebrated for its extraordinary synthesis of art, literature, and design, an enduring testament to Gualtieri di San Lazzaro's belief that the visual arts are the soul of the modern age. About the Artist: Fernand Leger (1881–1955) was a French painter, sculptor, and filmmaker whose pioneering fusion of modern life, mechanization, and visual abstraction made him one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Emerging from the Cubist movement, Leger developed a highly personal style distinguished by bold contrasts, cylindrical forms, and rhythmic compositions that celebrated the beauty of industrial progress and the vitality of modern urban life. Deeply influenced by the innovations of Paul Cezanne and the structural experimentation of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, Leger transformed Cubism’s fragmented perspective into a dynamic, machine-age aesthetic that bridged fine art, architecture, and design. His work often depicted workers, machinery, and everyday objects as monumental symbols of harmony between humanity and technology, reflecting both his optimism for modernity and his belief in the democratization of art. During his career, Leger was part of an extraordinary artistic circle that included Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—visionaries who shared his commitment to pushing the boundaries of artistic form and expression. A leading figure in the international avant-garde, Leger also explored large-scale murals, public art, and film, expanding the reach of modern art beyond the gallery. His works are represented in major museum collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim, where they continue to inspire admiration for their bold geometry, humanist vision, and timeless modernity. The highest price ever paid for a Fernand Leger artwork is approximately $70 million USD, achieved in 2017 at Christie's New York for Contraste de formes (1913). Fernand Leger Feuilles vertes et fond orange, Leger Green Leaves and Orange Background, Leger 1971 XXe siecle, Leger Mourlot...

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1970s Cubist Art

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Lithograph

Sonia Delaunay, Color Rhythms, from XXe Siecle, 1969
Sonia Delaunay, Color Rhythms, from XXe Siecle, 1969

Sonia Delaunay, Color Rhythms, from XXe Siecle, 1969

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Sonia Delaunay (1885–1979), titled Rythmes couleur (Color Rhythms), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXXIe Annee No. 32, Juin 1969, originates ...

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1960s Cubist Art

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Lithograph

Sonia Delaunay, Spanish Dancer, from XXe Siecle, 1972
Sonia Delaunay, Spanish Dancer, from XXe Siecle, 1972

Sonia Delaunay, Spanish Dancer, from XXe Siecle, 1972

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Sonia Delaunay (1885–1979), titled Danseuse espagnole (Spanish Dancer), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXXIVe Annee, No. 39, Decembre 1972, o...

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1970s Cubist Art

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Lithograph

Henri Laurens, Still Life, from XXe Siecle, 1956 (after)
Henri Laurens, Still Life, from XXe Siecle, 1956 (after)

Henri Laurens, Still Life, from XXe Siecle, 1956 (after)

By Henri Laurens

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Henri Laurens (1885–1954), titled Nature morte (Still Life), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie N°6 (double), Janvier 1956, origina...

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1950s Cubist Art

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Lithograph

Henri Laurens, Sirens, from XXe Siecle, 1959 (after)
Henri Laurens, Sirens, from XXe Siecle, 1959 (after)

Henri Laurens, Sirens, from XXe Siecle, 1959 (after)

By Henri Laurens

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite linocut after Henri Laurens (1885–1954), titled Sirenes (Sirens), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXIe Annee, N°13, Noel 1959, originates from the 1959 edit...

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1950s Cubist Art

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Linocut

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