The Bottle of Marc (1930; France) by Georges Braque

The Bottle of Marc - Georges Braque - 1930; France

Artwork Information

TitleThe Bottle of Marc
ArtistGeorges Braque
Date1930; France
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions129.8 x 74 cm
Art MovementCubism
Current LocationPrivate Collection

About The Bottle of Marc

“The Bottle of Marc” is a notable artwork by artist Georges Braque, created in the year 1930 in France. This oil on canvas piece, associated with the Cubist movement, measures 129.8 cm by 74 cm and is categorized as a still life. Although initially crafted as part of the avant-garde shaping of European art, the artwork is now housed within a private collection, placing it beyond the immediate public gaze.

The artwork presents a complex interplay of shapes, colors, and textures typical of the Cubist style. It features a table upon which assorted objects are arranged, including the prominently placed bottle of Marc, discernible by the text upon its label. The abstraction of form is evident, with the objects broken down into geometric shapes and planes. The palette is primarily composed of muted earth tones, punctuated by the darker outlines characteristic of the subject’s intricate collage-like facets.

Visually, the composition goes beyond mere representation, inviting viewers to disassemble and reassemble the image in their mind, a hallmark of Cubism’s challenge to traditional perspectives. Through his deft manipulation of form and space, Braque orchestrates a dialogue between the objects depicted and the inherently flat canvas, resulting in an artwork that is not only an expression of the physical reality it abstracts but also an exploration of the very nature of visual perception.

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