Still Life with Grapes (1918; France) by Georges Braque

Still Life with Grapes - Georges Braque - 1918; France

Artwork Information

TitleStill Life with Grapes
ArtistGeorges Braque
Date1918; France
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions25 x 31 cm
Art MovementSynthetic Cubism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About Still Life with Grapes

“Still Life with Grapes” is an artwork by the French artist Georges Braque, created in 1918. This piece exemplifies the Synthetic Cubism movement, of which Braque was a leading figure alongside Pablo Picasso. Rendered in oil on canvas, the work measures 25 by 31 centimeters and is classified within the still life genre. As of the last known information, this painting is in a private collection, reflecting the personal nature of its distribution and ownership.

The artwork presents an array of geometric shapes and fragmented forms that are characteristic of the Synthetic Cubism style. The composition appears as a tightly structured amalgamation of planes and patterns that represent grapes, possibly situated on a table or within an abstracted spatial environment. The color palette is relatively muted, with earthy tones dominating the scene, save for the contrasting backdrop with a pattern of red dots. The overall form of the painting, which is ovular, further accentuates the concentrated yet flattening effect typical of Cubist works, eschewing traditional perspective to create a more conceptual representation of the subject matter.

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