Georges Braque (1882-1963) - Oiseau en Violet

Georges Braque (1882–1963)
“Oiseau en Violet” (“Bird in Violet”), 1964

Offered here is an original color lithograph by Georges Braque, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and co-founder of Cubism alongside Pablo Picasso. “Oiseau en Violet” belongs to the artist’s mature period, in which the bird became one of his most iconic and symbolic motifs.

Rendered in deep violet tones, this poetic composition reflects Braque’s late artistic language, combining abstraction, symbolism, and lyrical expression.

Artwork details:

Artist: Georges Braque (1882–1963)
Title: “Oiseau en Violet” (“Bird in Violet”)
Year: 1964 (posthumous edition, issued from an authorized edition)
Technique: Color lithograph on paper
Dimensions: 38 × 28 cm
Signature: Signed in the stone, lower center: “G. Braque”
Printer: Mourlot, Paris
Publisher: Maeght, Paris

Condition:

Unframed
Good overall condition; minor age-related signs of storage may be present. Please examine all photos carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.

Artist biography:
Georges Braque was one of the most important French artists of the 20th century. Together with Pablo Picasso, he is regarded as one of the founders of Cubism. He studied, among others, at the École des Beaux-Arts. His early work was influenced by Impressionism and the achievements of Paul Cézanne. After World War I, he gradually moved away from radical Cubism, developing a more lyrical and symbolic artistic language in which birds, studio interiors, and still lifes became central themes.

Lithographs printed by Mourlot for Galerie Maeght are among the most sought-after graphic editions of 20th-century art and remain highly desirable collector’s pieces.

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