Birds in the clouds (1960; France) by Georges Braque

Birds in the clouds - Georges Braque - 1960; France

Artwork Information

TitleBirds in the clouds
ArtistGeorges Braque
Date1960; France
Mediumlithography,paper
Dimensions69.2 x 42 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationMaeght Foundation, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France

About Birds in the clouds

The artwork titled “Birds in the Clouds” was created by the French artist Georges Braque in 1960 as a lithograph on paper. This piece falls within the Expressionist movement and can be categorized under the animal painting genre, with its dimensions being 69.2 by 42 cm. The artwork is held in the collection of the Maeght Foundation, located in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France.

“Birds in the Clouds” exemplifies Expressionism through its emotional representation and evocation. The lithograph depicts the silhouette of birds amid a background that suggests an abstract interpretation of the sky, with a dominating purple hue enveloping the space. The birds are portrayed in pure black forms, offering a stark contrast against the less defined, amorphous purple “clouds” which occupy the majority of the composition. The scene conjures a sense of motion and freedom, possibly reflecting the artist’s inner sentiments or worldview, as is common in Expressionist works. The boundaries of the composition are rectangular and give a framed and perhaps window-like perspective onto the scene. The simplicity of the forms combined with the intense coloration results in an artwork that is at once direct in its subject matter, while also rich in emotional resonance and aesthetic impact.

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