Blue Aquarium (1962; France) by Georges Braque

Blue Aquarium - Georges Braque - 1962; France

Artwork Information

TitleBlue Aquarium
ArtistGeorges Braque
Date1962; France
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Blue Aquarium

The artwork titled “Blue Aquarium” is an oil on canvas painting crafted by Georges Braque in 1962, in France. It belongs to the Expressionism movement and is categorized under the still life genre. Presently, the artwork is housed within a private collection.

This particular painting by Braque is noted for its vibrant use of the color blue, which dominates the canvas, thereby bringing to the fore the title “Blue Aquarium.” The composition entails a cluster of shapes and patterns that create an abstract representation of what can be interpreted as aquatic life, potentially fish within an aquarium. The organic forms appear to interweave and overlap, creating layers and a sense of depth, despite the two-dimensionality typically associated with such abstract works. The texture provided by the paint application adds to the complexity of the surface and invites viewers to consider not just the imagery but also the materiality of the artwork. The interplay of brighter hues against the predominantly blue palette serves to enliven the composition, drawing the viewer’s eye across various elements of the piece. Braque’s deft handling of form and color exemplifies his skill in conveying the essence of his subject matter through the prisms of Expressionism, where emotional expression triumphs over realistic depiction.

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