Fox

1911

Georges Braque

Associated Names
Georges Braque

Artist, French, 1882 - 1963

Daniel H. Kahnweiler

Publisher, German, 1884 - 1979

The image shows intersecting lines and geometric shapes with a predominant use of linear elements sketched lightly. This abstract composition combines vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines overlapping to create patterns. Some forms resemble letters including "F" and "X," suggestive of the word "FOX." The interplay of lines and shapes gives an impression of movement across the canvas, reminiscent of Cubist artwork.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint in black on Arches wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 54.7 × 38 cm (21 9/16 × 14 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 65.4 × 48.8 cm (25 3/4 × 19 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2098

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Vallier 1982, no. 6

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1964

  • The Turn of the Century, Kresge Art Center at Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1964, no. 40.

Bibliography

1961

  • Hofmann, Werner. Georges Braque: His Graphic Work. New York: H. N. Abrams, 1961, no. 5.

1982

  • Vallier, Dora. Braque, l'oeuvre gravé: Catalogue raisonné. Paris: Flammarion, 1982, no. 6.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: No 87; lower right in graphite: G Braque

Wikidata ID

Q64956880

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