The Blue Washbasin (1942; France) by Georges Braque

The Blue Washbasin - Georges Braque - 1942; France

Artwork Information

TitleThe Blue Washbasin
ArtistGeorges Braque
Date1942; France
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions60 x 80 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About The Blue Washbasin

“The Blue Washbasin,” an artwork created by Georges Braque in 1942, is an oil on canvas embodying the Expressionism movement. With dimensions of 60 x 80 cm, this still life painting is presently housed in a private collection. Braque, renowned for his role in pioneering Cubism alongside Picasso, explores the still life genre with a distinct inclination towards expressionistic tendencies during this period.

The artwork features a washbasin as its central element, rendered in various shades of blue. The basin is depicted with a sense of depth and volume, set against a background composed of geometric shapes that emulate tiles, contributing to a fragmented and abstracted ambiance inherent in Braque’s style. Alongside the basin, other objects are visible, including what appears to be a brush and a patterned object, possibly a soap dish or sponge, which complement the scene and add texture and contrast to the composition. Braque’s use of color, form, and brushstrokes emphasizes the emotional resonance over realistic representation, a hallmark of Expressionism. His signature, located at the bottom of the canvas, cements his authorship of this evocative piece.

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