Woman with the easel (1936; France) by Georges Braque

Woman with the easel - Georges Braque - 1936; France

Artwork Information

TitleWoman with the easel
ArtistGeorges Braque
Date1936; France
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions130.8 x 162.2 cm
Art MovementCubism,Expressionism

About Woman with the easel

The artwork “Woman with the easel” by Georges Braque, created in 1936 in France, is an oil on canvas that measures 130.8 by 162.2 cm. This piece is a genre painting belonging to the art movements of Cubism and Expressionism, styles distinguished by their fragmented forms and emotional resonance, respectively.

The painting depicts a female figure alongside an easel, rendered in the fragmented geometry characteristic of Cubism. The color palette is predominantly dark with flashes of brighter tones, creating a dynamic interplay of shadows and light. The composition is complex, with various planes and shapes intersecting and overlapping, challenging the viewer’s perception of depth and form.

Braque’s use of angular lines and flattened pictorial space are evident, while the influence of Expressionism comes through in the evocative use of color and the suggestion of mood. Facial features and elements of the body are stylized and abstracted, encouraging an emotive rather than a literal interpretation. Despite the abstract nature of the work, the presence of the easel and the suggestion of the creative act ground the artwork in the genre painting tradition, which depicts scenes of everyday life.

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