Amaryllis (1958; France) by Georges Braque

Amaryllis - Georges Braque - 1958; France

Artwork Information

TitleAmaryllis
ArtistGeorges Braque
Date1958; France
Mediumetching
Dimensions53.7 x 45.7 cm
Art MovementExpressionism

About Amaryllis

The artwork “Amaryllis” by Georges Braque, created in 1958 in France, is a fine example of an etching representative of the Expressionism movement. The piece, which is a flower painting genre, measures 53.7 x 45.7 cm.

In “Amaryllis,” one observes the expressive depiction of the eponymous flower within a vase. Braque has employed a restrained color palette, accentuating the bold forms of the amaryllis blooms with dark, almost black outlines against a muted background. The vase itself is seemingly translucent, with hints of brief, sketch-like strokes defining its form and suggesting a play of light and shadow. Above the vase, the amaryllis petals are rendered with a sense of dynamism and vigor, characteristic of the Expressionist intent to evoke emotional responses. The simplicity and the economy of the detailing in the etching lean towards a form of abstraction, allowing the viewers to engage more with the form and emotion rather than the botanical precision of the subject.

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