Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Cubism Synthetic artist Georges Braque. It dates from 1937 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Georges Braque's 1937 oil-on-canvas painting, Untitled, is a still life work characteristic of the Synthetic Cubism movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a person in a black dress and hat seated on a chair, surrounded by objects including a vase and table, set against a green background with red lines and shapes. The subject's gaze is directed outward, though the focus of their attention is unclear.
Technique & Style
Braque employed a diverse palette and complex arrangement of shapes to achieve a sense of depth and texture, reflecting his ongoing exploration of structured form and composition.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, representing Braque's contribution to the Cubist movement, which he developed in collaboration with Pablo Picasso between 1908 and 1912.
Artist & collection
Artist
Georges Braque ( BRA(H)K; French:; 13 May 1882 – 31 August 1963) was a major 20th-century French painter, collagist, draughtsman, printmaker and sculptor.
