Georges Braque
"Le Canard"
Litograph in colours and with hand-colouring, 1961, signed in pencil and inscribed Epreuve d'essai, printed by Tirage Guillard, Paris, published by Au Vent d'Arles, Paris . I. 34.5 x 45.5 cm. S. 51 x 65 cm.
Saleroom notice
Also with hand-colouring.
Literature
Vallier 160.
Artist
Georges Braque was a French artist and sculptor and is seen as a leading individual in modernism. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts i Le Havre. In the beginning of his career Braque painted in an impressionistic style and was connected to fauvism alongside other artists such as Henri Matisse, Emile-Othon Friesz and André Derain. In 1908 began Braque’s interest in geometric forms and perspectives, kickstarting a close relationship with Pablo Picasso. Together they developed a cubist style with monochromatic colours and multifaceted, complex patterns. The focus of his art was often centred on musical instruments and still life’s.
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