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After George Braque (1882-1963)
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Bord de Mer |
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Lithograph, in colours, circa 1960 , on wove paper, signed in the stone |
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Paper size : 37 x 30 cms |
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Maeght R179 |
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good |
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£75.00
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Published by: Gallery Maeght, Paris
Reference: Maeght R179. This piece is in the Maeght archives under the above reference. It is also illustrated in “Varengeville” published by Maeght. ISBN 2-86941-267-3
Note 1: In the Dora Vallier catalogue raisonee of Braque’s works the text there reads as follows:“ There are a number of graphics by Braque that are based upon his paintings, watercolours or goaches that were printed by those who customarily handled his graphic work and are published by Maeght. In most cases the artist himself chose the pieces and the printing process which to him seemed most appropriate. He assisted in the execution of the graphics, observed and directed the work of the engraver or lithographer, who, without departing from the means of expression of which he is master, has through his own sensibility rediscovered the profound resonance of the original work”
Note 2: The paintings by George Braque inspired by the sea views and landscapes of Varengeville were made into lithographs and published by Maeght. They al;so published a book illustrating these pieces entitled “Varengeville” whose preface was written by the Mayor of that town. In the preface the Mayor remarks that his town has inspired and been a colony of artists for many years. The great names who painted there included Aragon, Pissarro, Monet, Manet, Saint John Perse, Corot, Calder, Breton, Kandinsky, Roussel, Leger, Derain, Matisse, Miro, Ciry, Cocteau, Proust, Gide and Debussy. He says that the colours of the waves are uncharming and unlike those of the South of France.... they are sombre, vibrant, red in a blue sky....ochre...”. He goes on to say that Braque is a man who knows how to live and appreciates such surroundings. The book contains a poem , in French, by Jacques Prevert.
Printed by: L’Impremerie Arte, Paris, France
Edition: Size unknown
unframed
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