Bottle of Rum (1914; France) by Georges Braque

Bottle of Rum - Georges Braque - 1914; France

Artwork Information

TitleBottle of Rum
ArtistGeorges Braque
Date1914; France
Mediumcollage,oil
Dimensions48 x 55 cm
Art MovementSynthetic Cubism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Bottle of Rum

The artwork titled “Bottle of Rum” was created by Georges Braque in 1914. This piece, heralding from France, is a still life that incorporates both collage and oil mediums. It is a representation of the Synthetic Cubism movement, measuring 48 x 55 cm. At present, the artwork is part of a private collection.

With regards to its composition, the artwork deftly employs the technique of collage to fragment and reassemble various elements, indicative of Braque’s innovative approach during the Synthetic Cubism period. We observe pieces of faux wood grain and wallpaper mixed with painted areas, working together to disrupt the viewer’s perception of depth and space. Words such as “RHUM” are visible, suggesting the presence of a bottle of rum, which alongside other partly legible text fragments, hints at the world beyond the canvas. This assemblage of shapes and patterns is characteristic of Braque’s goal to synthesize a new reality from the distortion of everyday objects, challenging traditional still life representation.

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