Woman with a Mandolin (1937; France) by Georges Braque

Woman with a Mandolin - Georges Braque - 1937; France

Artwork Information

TitleWoman with a Mandolin
ArtistGeorges Braque
Date1937; France
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementCubism,Expressionism
Current LocationMuseum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York City, NY, US

About Woman with a Mandolin

The artwork “Woman with a Mandolin” was crafted by the artist Georges Braque in 1937, in France. The medium of the piece is oil on canvas, and it is associated with the Cubism and Expressionism movements. Depicted as a genre painting, it currently resides in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) located in New York City, New York, United States.

Examining the artwork, one can observe the fragmented abstraction characteristic of Cubism, where forms are broken up, analyzed, and re-assembled in an abstracted format. The composition appears to include a figure, presumably the woman referred to in the title, alongside a mandolin, which is consistent with the subject matter of genre paintings that depict scenes from everyday life. The use of color, light, and shading creates depth and draws the eye across different elements of the composition. Although the subject matter is familiar, the approach is complex; it requires the viewer to engage in a visual exploration to piece together the elements of the scene. Brushstrokes and texture further accentuate the painting’s layered complexity. In true Cubist fashion, the piece deviates from traditional perspective, inviting interpretations through its multi-angled viewpoint.

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