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The Bird, by Georges Braque, 1948

The Bird

Georges Braque

1948

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Bird is a 1948 by Georges Braque, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Georges Braque
When & what style?
1948
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting features a blue background with a white border, adorned with a stylized bird and fish. The bird is depicted in white with brown markings, while the fish is white with yellow markings. A star and flowers are also visible, adding to the whimsical nature of the piece. The use of simple shapes and bold lines creates a sense of playfulness, inviting the viewer to explore the composition. The artist's use of color and form is reminiscent of early 20th-century art movements, such as Cubism. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, look up Georges Braque.

The story of this work

Overview

The color lithograph titled "The Bird" by Georges Braque, created in 1948, features a bird, fish, flowers on a branch, a large star, and four circles of varying sizes set against a vivid blue background.

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About the artist

Portrait of Georges Braque
Artist

Georges Braque

Georges Braque ( BRA(H)K; French: ; 13 May 1882 – 31 August 1963) was a major 20th-century French painter, collagist, draughtsman, printmaker and sculptor.

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