The Chair (1948; France) by Georges Braque

The Chair - Georges Braque - 1948; France

Artwork Information

TitleThe Chair
ArtistGeorges Braque
Date1948; France
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions61 x 49 cm
Art MovementCubism,Expressionism
Current LocationGeorges Pompidou Center, Paris, France

About The Chair

“The Chair” is an artwork created by Georges Braque in 1948, and it is an expression of the Cubism and Expressionism art movements. This still life is painted using oil on canvas and measures 61 cm by 49 cm. The artwork is part of the collection at the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, France.

The artwork presents a composite view of a chair overlaid with painterly elements, imbuing the still life with a sense of fluidity and motion common to the Cubist style. The color palette Braque employed is earthy with dominant green hues, accented by pops of red and yellow, creating a vibrant contrast. Texture plays a crucial role in the painting, enhancing the tactile quality and depth of the scene.

Characteristic of Cubism, the subject—the chair—is deconstructed and reassembled on the canvas, allowing multiple perspectives to coexist simultaneously. The chair’s ironwork suggests both delicacy and strength, with curvilinear forms that add an ornamental quality to the composition. The active, expressive brushstrokes of Expressionism are evident, providing dynamism and emotive resonance to the piece. Braque’s technique showcases his mastery in blending the structured fragmentation of Cubism with the emotive qualities of Expressionism, producing a work that is both visually captivating and intellectually engaging.

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