{"title":"Georges Braque","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-patience-georges-braque","title":"The Patience - Georges Braque","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Cubist still life by Georges Braque, 'The Patience' features fragmented forms and multiple perspectives in a restrained palette of browns, yellows, and blues. This work exemplifies Braque's innovative approach to representing everyday objects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeorges Braque (1882-1963) was a major 20th-century French painter, collagist, draughtsman, printmaker and sculptor. He is best known for co-founding Cubism with Pablo Picasso. His work between 1908 and 1912 is particularly important in this respect. Braque's approach developed from Fauvism; however, after associating with Picasso, he began to develop a new style. By 1910, Cubism had taken root as a major force in the art world. The two artists' intense working relationship led them to develop a style that was nearly indistinguishable for a time. 'The Patience' exemplifies Braque's Cubist style, particularly his focus on still life. The painting presents a tabletop scene with a bottle, playing cards, and a checkerboard pattern, all rendered with fragmented forms and multiple perspectives. The colour palette is restrained, featuring muted browns, yellows, and blues, which contribute to the painting's overall sense of calm and contemplation. The composition is carefully balanced, with each element contributing to a harmonious whole. Braque's use of geometric shapes and overlapping planes creates a sense of depth and complexity, inviting the viewer to explore the painting from multiple angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/glass-and-checkerboard-juan-gris\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGlass and Checkerboard - Juan Gris — Juan Gris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/man-with-a-tulip-portrait-of-jean-metzinger-robert-delaunay\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMan with a Tulip (Portrait of Jean Metzinger) - Robert Delaunay — Robert Delaunay\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georges Braque","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57499014594895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57499014660431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57499014758735,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57499014791503,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57499014857039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57499014889807,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57499014922575,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57499014988111,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57499015053647,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/file_209c6571-7df4-4428-b63d-7549f1fa42f8.jpg?v=1777160478"},{"product_id":"plate-and-fruit-dish-georges-braque","title":"Plate and Fruit Dish - Georges Braque","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Cubist still life by Georges Braque, 'Plate and Fruit Dish' exemplifies the artist's exploration of fragmented forms and spatial relationships. The muted palette and geometric shapes create an intellectual analysis of visual reality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeorges Braque (1882-1963) was a major 20th-century French painter, collagist, draughtsman, printmaker and sculptor. He is most known for his association with Pablo Picasso and the development of Cubism. Braque's work evolved from Impressionism to Fauvism before he began his Cubist experiments. He explored the fragmentation of objects and space, reducing forms to geometric shapes and multiple perspectives. 'Plate and Fruit Dish' is a classic example of Braque's Cubist still life paintings. The composition features a tabletop arrangement of fruit, a plate, and what appears to be a musical instrument, possibly a violin or mandolin. The objects are not depicted realistically but are instead broken down into simplified, overlapping planes and facets. The colour palette is restrained, dominated by muted browns, greys, and creams, which is typical of the Analytical Cubist style. The lack of strong colour emphasis allows the viewer to focus on the forms and spatial relationships within the painting. The overall effect is one of intellectual analysis and reconstruction of visual reality, challenging traditional notions of perspective and representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/glass-and-checkerboard-juan-gris\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGlass and Checkerboard - Juan Gris — Juan Gris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/wearing-the-pierrot-eclair-costume-designed-by-sonia-delaunay-on-the-set-of-rene-le-somptier-s-film-le-p-tit-parigot-sonia-delaunay\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWearing the Pierrot-Éclair costume designed by Sonia Delaunay, on the set of René Le Somptier’s film Le P’tit Parigot - Sonia Delaunay — Sonia Delaunay\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georges Braque","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57661031645519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57661031711055,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57661031809359,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57661031842127,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57661031907663,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57661031940431,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":57661031973199,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":57661032038735,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":57661032104271,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Plate-and-Fruit-Dish_Poster_CompositorV1_1778459286488.jpg?v=1778459685"},{"product_id":"the-sideboard-georges-braque","title":"The Sideboard - Georges Braque","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1917 Synthetic Cubist still life by Georges Braque, featuring a sideboard with fruit and musical elements rendered in a flattened, geometric style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Sideboard, painted by Georges Braque in 1917, represents a period of transition within the artist's career. Following his service in the First World War, Braque returned to painting with a renewed focus on the structural possibilities of the still life genre. This work demonstrates the shift from the analytical phase of Cubism toward the more synthetic approach that defined his later output.\n\nIn this composition, the objects upon the sideboard are fractured and reassembled across the picture plane. Braque employs a flattened perspective, where the depth of the furniture is compressed into a series of overlapping planes. The colour palette remains restrained, relying on earthy ochres, deep browns, and stark whites to define the spatial relationships between the fruit, the musical instrument, and the sideboard itself. The inclusion of stencilled lettering and textured surfaces, techniques Braque pioneered alongside Pablo Picasso, adds a tactile quality to the canvas.\n\nUnlike the earlier, more fragmented works of the pre-war years, this painting exhibits a greater sense of stability. The forms are more legible, yet they retain the characteristic Cubist refusal to mimic naturalistic space. The viewer is invited to reconstruct the scene mentally, as the artist provides only the essential visual cues required to identify the subject matter. The interplay between the geometric structure of the sideboard and the organic shapes of the fruit creates a rhythmic balance. This piece offers a clear view into the methodical way Braque approached the canvas, treating the painting as an object in its own right rather than a window into a three-dimensional world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/glass-and-checkerboard-juan-gris\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGlass and Checkerboard - Juan Gris — Juan Gris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/cubist-composition-auguste-herbin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCubist Composition - Auguste Herbin — Auguste Herbin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georges Braque","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57856039321935,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57856046530895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57856046563663,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Sideboard_Poster_CompositorV1_1780596966009.jpg?v=1780601650"},{"product_id":"still-life-with-grapes-georges-braque","title":"Still Life with Grapes - Georges Braque","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mature Cubist still life by Georges Braque, featuring grapes and patterned textiles rendered in a muted, earthy palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGeorges Braque, a central figure in the development of Cubism, produced this work during his mature period. By the mid-1920s, Braque had moved away from the fragmented, monochromatic analytical style of his earlier years. Instead, he adopted a more tactile approach to the canvas, often incorporating sand or other materials into his paint to create a distinct surface texture. This composition demonstrates his interest in the domestic interior, focusing on the arrangement of fruit and vessels upon a table.\n\nThe circular format of the canvas imposes a specific constraint on the composition, forcing the objects to relate to the curved edge. Braque uses a muted, earthy palette, relying on variations of ochre, brown, and deep green to define the forms. The grapes are rendered with a degree of abstraction, yet they remain recognisable as the subject of the piece. The background features a patterned textile, which adds a decorative element to the scene. This choice of pattern contrasts with the solid, geometric forms of the central objects, creating a tension between the flat surface of the canvas and the suggested depth of the tabletop.\n\nBraque often returned to the theme of the still life throughout his career. He viewed these objects as a means to explore the relationship between space and light. In this work, the light does not fall from a single source, but rather seems to emanate from the objects themselves. The brushwork is deliberate and controlled, reflecting his disciplined approach to painting. This print captures the subtle tonal shifts and the physical quality of the original oil paint, offering a clear view of Braque's method of constructing a scene through simplified, overlapping planes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/glass-and-checkerboard-juan-gris\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGlass and Checkerboard - Juan Gris — Juan Gris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/cubist-composition-auguste-herbin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCubist Composition - Auguste Herbin — Auguste Herbin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georges Braque","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57856052560207,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57856059638095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57856059670863,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Still-Life-with-Grapes_Poster_CompositorV1_1780597085545.jpg?v=1780601902"},{"product_id":"the-packing-case-georges-braque","title":"The Packing Case - Georges Braque","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Cubist still life by Georges Braque, featuring a wooden packing crate, pottery, and fish rendered in a muted, earthy palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGeorges Braque, a central figure in the development of Cubism, produced this work during a period when his practice shifted towards a more structured, synthetic approach to the still life genre. The composition centres on a wooden packing crate, which serves as a makeshift table for a collection of domestic objects. Braque employs a muted, earthy palette, characteristic of his post-war output, to ground the scene in a tactile reality.\n\nTwo vessels sit atop the crate: a dark, rounded pot and a flatter, grey dish containing two fish. The artist uses simplified forms and flattened perspective to challenge traditional modes of representation. The wooden texture of the crate is rendered with deliberate, graphic strokes, while the lettering on the side provides a rhythmic, typographic element that integrates the object into the pictorial space. The background features vertical panels that suggest a shallow, compressed environment, typical of the Cubist interest in the relationship between objects and their immediate surroundings.\n\nBraque often returned to the theme of the studio and the humble objects found within it. By elevating a mundane packing case to the subject of a painting, he invites the viewer to consider the formal qualities of everyday items. The work demonstrates his mastery of texture and spatial arrangement, balancing the weight of the wooden crate against the delicate, almost schematic depiction of the fish and pottery. This piece reflects his ongoing investigation into how paint can represent volume and surface without relying on conventional illusionism. The result is a balanced, contemplative image that prioritises the physical presence of the objects over narrative or symbolic meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/glass-and-checkerboard-juan-gris\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGlass and Checkerboard - Juan Gris — Juan Gris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/cubist-composition-auguste-herbin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCubist Composition - Auguste Herbin — Auguste Herbin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georges Braque","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57857679786319,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57857682669903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57857682702671,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Packing-Case_Poster_CompositorV1_1780597807366.jpg?v=1780619188"},{"product_id":"the-bowl-of-grapes-georges-braque","title":"The Bowl of Grapes - Georges Braque","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1926 still life by Georges Braque, featuring a bowl of grapes and a pitcher rendered in a synthetic Cubist style with a muted, monochromatic palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGeorges Braque, a central figure in the development of twentieth-century modernism, produced this still life in 1926. By this period, Braque had moved away from the fragmented, analytical phase of his earlier work, adopting a more synthetic approach that prioritised the structural integrity of the composition. The painting displays a deliberate arrangement of domestic objects, including a bowl of grapes and a pitcher, rendered with a focus on spatial ambiguity and formal balance.\n\nThe palette is restrained, relying on muted tones of grey, black, and off-white to define the planes of the objects. Braque uses these neutral colours to direct the viewer towards the interplay of light and shadow, rather than relying on descriptive colour. The white forms of the pitcher and the cloth provide a stark contrast against the darker, shadowed background, creating a sense of weight and volume. The composition is carefully constructed, with the objects overlapping to flatten the pictorial space, a characteristic technique of the artist during his mature period.\n\nBraque often returned to the theme of the still life, finding in it a controlled environment to explore the relationship between the object and the space it occupies. In this work, the artist avoids the chaotic fragmentation of his earlier experiments, opting instead for a rhythmic, almost architectural organisation of shapes. The brushwork remains controlled, contributing to the overall sense of stability and order. This piece offers a clear view into the artist's methodology, where the act of painting is as much about the physical construction of the image as it is about the representation of the subject matter. It remains a representative example of his later synthetic style, where the focus shifts toward the tactile qualities of the paint and the geometric simplification of everyday items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/glass-and-checkerboard-juan-gris\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGlass and Checkerboard - Juan Gris — Juan Gris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/cubist-composition-auguste-herbin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCubist Composition - Auguste Herbin — Auguste Herbin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georges Braque","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57857683194191,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57857722253647,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57857722286415,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Bowl-of-Grapes_Poster_CompositorV1_1780597923874.jpg?v=1780619317"},{"product_id":"the-aquarium-georges-braque","title":"The Aquarium - Georges Braque","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1942 still life by Georges Braque, featuring a simplified, bold depiction of an aquarium rendered in earthy tones and structured, geometric lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGeorges Braque painted The Aquarium in 1942, a period during which his work moved away from the analytical fragmentation of his earlier Cubist years towards a more synthesised, tactile approach to the still life genre. The composition centres on a glass bowl containing fish, rendered with a deliberate simplification of form that prioritises the arrangement of space over strict representational accuracy.\n\nBraque employs a palette dominated by ochre, deep brown, and muted grey, punctuated by sharp accents of blue. The glass vessel is defined by bold, dark outlines that flatten the pictorial plane, a technique characteristic of his mature style. By reducing the fish to essential shapes, Braque invites the viewer to consider the relationship between the object and the surrounding environment. The background remains ambiguous, providing a neutral field that allows the rounded, organic curves of the aquarium to dominate the visual field. \n\nThis work reflects the artist's preoccupation with the physical presence of everyday objects. Rather than attempting to capture a fleeting moment, Braque constructs a stable, enduring image. The brushwork is controlled, with areas of flat colour sitting alongside textured surfaces, demonstrating his interest in the materiality of paint. The composition avoids traditional perspective, opting instead for a shallow depth that keeps the viewer engaged with the surface of the canvas. This piece is a representative example of Braque's later career, where he refined his visual language to focus on the quiet, meditative qualities of domestic subjects. Through his careful balance of colour and line, he transforms a simple household item into a study of form and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/glass-and-checkerboard-juan-gris\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGlass and Checkerboard - Juan Gris — Juan Gris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/cubist-composition-auguste-herbin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCubist Composition - Auguste Herbin — Auguste Herbin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georges Braque","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57870033191247,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57870033387855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57870033420623,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Aquarium_Poster_CompositorV1_1780830016299.jpg?v=1780843305"},{"product_id":"napkin-knife-and-pears-georges-braque","title":"Napkin, knife and pears - Georges Braque","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined still life by Georges Braque, featuring a napkin, knife, and pears rendered with the artist's signature focus on form and tactile materiality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis still life by Georges Braque demonstrates the artist's shift from the fragmented analytical phase of Cubism toward a more synthetic, tactile approach. By the mid-1920s, Braque had moved away from the extreme geometric deconstruction that defined his earlier collaborations with Pablo Picasso. Instead, he focused on the physical presence of everyday objects, using a controlled palette and deliberate brushwork to explore volume and spatial relationships.\n\nThe composition features a folded napkin, a knife, and two pears. Braque treats these domestic items with a sense of weight and solidity. The forms are simplified, yet they retain a recognisable character. The artist employs a muted, earthy colour scheme, which allows the viewer to concentrate on the arrangement of shapes and the interplay of light across the surfaces. The napkin, rendered with soft, rhythmic folds, provides a textural contrast to the smooth, rounded forms of the fruit and the sharp, linear quality of the knife.\n\nBraque's approach to this still life reflects his interest in the materiality of painting. He often mixed sand or other pigments into his oil paint to create a distinct surface quality, a technique that adds a tactile dimension to the work. The arrangement is balanced, avoiding the chaotic fragmentation of his earlier works in favour of a more stable, harmonious structure. This piece captures the essence of Braque's mature style, where the focus remains on the quiet, contemplative nature of the objects themselves. It is a study in form, light, and the arrangement of space, presented with the precision and restraint that characterised his later career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/glass-and-checkerboard-juan-gris\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGlass and Checkerboard - Juan Gris — Juan Gris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/cubist-composition-auguste-herbin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCubist Composition - Auguste Herbin — Auguste Herbin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georges Braque","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879935418703,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879944331599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879944364367,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Napkin-knife-and-pears_Poster_CompositorV1_1780964528823.jpg?v=1780965876"},{"product_id":"landscape-at-lestaque-georges-braque","title":"Landscape at L'Estaque - Georges Braque","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1906 Fauvist work by Georges Braque, featuring the coastal terrain of L'Estaque rendered in bold, non-naturalistic colours and expressive brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePainted in 1906, this work captures the coastal region of L'Estaque in southern France, a location that drew many artists during the early twentieth century. Georges Braque, before his collaboration with Pablo Picasso on the development of Cubism, experimented with the bold, non-naturalistic colour palettes associated with the Fauvist movement. In this composition, the artist employs arbitrary, saturated hues to define the terrain and foliage, prioritising expressive impact over descriptive accuracy.\n\nThe scene is constructed through broad, visible brushstrokes that flatten the pictorial space. The trees, rendered in shades of orange and deep blue, frame the composition, while the ground is depicted in warm, golden tones that contrast with the violet shadows cast across the rocks. The human figures are reduced to simple, dark silhouettes, serving as small markers of scale within the broader, stylised environment. Braque uses heavy outlines to separate these colour fields, a technique that emphasises the two-dimensional nature of the canvas.\n\nThis period of Braque's career reflects a transition from the influence of Impressionism toward a more structured, analytical approach to form. By rejecting traditional perspective, the artist invites the viewer to engage with the painting as an arrangement of colour and shape. The work demonstrates the early stages of his interest in the geometric potential of the natural world, which would soon lead him to explore the fragmented planes characteristic of his later output. The application of paint is energetic and direct, revealing the artist's process and his focus on the autonomy of the painted surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/peonies-in-a-vase-maurice-de-vlaminck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePeonies in a Vase - Maurice de Vlaminck — Maurice de Vlaminck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-albert-marquet-albert-marquet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait (Albert Marquet) - Albert Marquet — Albert Marquet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georges Braque","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879937384783,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879937810767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879937843535,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Landscape-at-L-Estaque_Poster_CompositorV1_1780964768979.jpg?v=1780964942"},{"product_id":"the-echo-georges-braque","title":"The Echo - Georges Braque","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1956 still life by Georges Braque, featuring a bold composition of domestic objects and text, rendered in his mature, rhythmic Cubist style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGeorges Braque, a central figure in the development of Cubism, produced The Echo in 1956. This work demonstrates his mature approach to the still life genre, where objects are not merely represented but reconstructed through a synthesis of form and space. By this stage in his career, Braque had moved beyond the analytical fragmentation of his earlier years, adopting a more tactile and rhythmic organisation of the pictorial surface.\n\nThe composition centres on a collection of domestic objects, including a pitcher and a newspaper fragment bearing the title of the work. Braque employs a flattened perspective, where the boundaries between the objects and their surroundings become porous. The use of bold, saturated red provides a strong contrast against the darker, earthy tones of the background, creating a sense of visual tension. The inclusion of text, a technique Braque pioneered alongside Pablo Picasso, serves to anchor the abstract forms within a recognisable reality while simultaneously questioning the nature of representation.\n\nBraque's brushwork is deliberate, with areas of flat colour balanced by more textured passages. The arrangement of shapes suggests a shallow depth, pushing the objects towards the viewer. This painting reflects the artist's preoccupation with the physical presence of objects and the way they occupy space. The interplay of geometric shapes and organic forms creates a sense of equilibrium, characteristic of his later works. The Echo is a clear example of Braque's ability to transform mundane subjects into a complex visual dialogue, inviting the viewer to engage with the construction of the image itself rather than simply identifying the objects depicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/glass-and-checkerboard-juan-gris\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGlass and Checkerboard - Juan Gris — Juan Gris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/cubist-composition-auguste-herbin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCubist Composition - Auguste Herbin — Auguste Herbin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georges Braque","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58176381845839,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58177167720783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58177167753551,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58231894212943,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58231894245711,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58231894278479,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58231894311247,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58231894344015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58231894376783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58231894409551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58231894442319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58231894475087,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58231894507855,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58231894573391,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58231894901071,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58231894933839,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58231894999375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Echo_Poster_CompositorV1_1783644614306.jpg?v=1783644624"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/collections\/georges-braque.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}