The Mandola (1910; France) by Georges Braque

The Mandola - Georges Braque - 1910; France

Artwork Information

TitleThe Mandola
ArtistGeorges Braque
Date1910; France
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions72 x 58 cm
Art MovementAnalytical Cubism
Current LocationTate Modern, London, UK

About The Mandola

The artwork titled “The Mandola” was created by the artist Georges Braque in 1910. This work is executed in oil on canvas, measuring 72 x 58 cm, and is a distinguished example of the Analytical Cubism movement. As an abstract still life, the painting embodies the movement’s interest in deconstructing objects and perceiving them from multiple viewpoints. “The Mandola” is part of the collection at Tate Modern in London, United Kingdom.

In the artwork, the viewer is presented with a fragmented vision of a mandola, a string musical instrument similar to a mandolin. Through the use of muted and harmonious colors, Braque intricately breaks down the form of the mandola into geometric shapes and planes, blurring the boundaries between the object and the surrounding space. The interplay of these shapes creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, yet the overall effect challenges traditional perspectives by presenting the subject from various angles simultaneously. Braque’s concentration on the structural components of the mandola, rather than on its representational accuracy, exemplifies the artist’s explorations in Cubism, which revolutionized the course of modern art by offering a novel method of visual expression.

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