Port of Antwerp (1906; France) by Georges Braque

Port of Antwerp - Georges Braque - 1906; France

Artwork Information

TitlePort of Antwerp
ArtistGeorges Braque
Date1906; France
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions49.8 x 61 cm
Art MovementFauvism
Current LocationNational Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Canada

About Port of Antwerp

The artwork titled “Port of Antwerp,” created by Georges Braque in 1906, is an oil on canvas representation part of the Fauvism movement. The dimensions of this marina genre painting measure 49.8 by 61 cm. Currently, it is housed in the National Gallery of Canada, located in Ottawa, Canada.

The artwork presents a vibrant and dynamic view of the Port of Antwerp. Characteristic of the Fauvist style, it employs bold, unmodulated colors and vigorous brushstrokes. The composition presents an array of boats at the fore, exhibiting a variety of golden and orange hues that echo the water’s reflections. A bridge adorned with ornate railings anchors the foreground, offering a sense of depth and leading the eye towards the harbor scene in the background.

The water shimmers with reflections of the sky, boats, and the surrounding environment, showcasing an interplay of light and color. Beyond the bridge, the viewer can discern structures and industrial elements that characterize the port, painted in a manner that simplifies their forms but captures their essence. The sky above, rendered in loose, broad strokes of pale blues, grays, and hints of warmer tones, contributes to the overall perception of movement and the fleeting nature of the light.

Through the artwork, Braque demonstrates a certain freedom from representational accuracy, emphasizing instead the emotive power of color and form. The painting captures the bustling activity and liveliness of the port, providing a window into the innovative artistic tendencies that defined the early 20th century.

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