Brown Still Life (1932; France) by Georges Braque

Brown Still Life - Georges Braque - 1932; France

Artwork Information

TitleBrown Still Life
ArtistGeorges Braque
Date1932; France
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions194 x 129 cm
Art MovementCubism,Surrealism
Current LocationGeorges Pompidou Center, Paris, France

About Brown Still Life

The artwork “Brown Still Life” was created by the artist Georges Braque in 1932, in France. This oil on canvas painting measures 194 by 129 centimeters and is housed at the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, France. “Brown Still Life” is recognized as a work of the still life genre and is associated with the art movements of Cubism and Surrealism.

The artwork presents a rich composition characteristic of Braque’s style, where objects are broken up, analyzed, and re-assembled in an abstracted form. The use of earthy brown tones dominates the palette, providing a sense of unity and depth. Although the forms are fragmented and the perspective is flattened, typical of the Cubist approach, the elements of the still life can still be discerned. Braque plays with light and shadow, as well as the relationship between space and the objects within it, to create a work that challenges traditional perceptions while staying rooted in the recognizable world. The interplay of curved lines and shapes suggests a fluid motion, while the delineation and juxtaposition of abstract forms evoke a sense of rhythmic harmony, indicative of the exploratory nature of both the Cubist and Surrealist movements during this time.

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