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Bird and Its Nest

c. 1957

after Georges Braque

Associated Names

French 20th Century

Artist

Georges Braque

Artist After, French, 1882 - 1963

The image consists of organic shapes forming a collage-like pattern. In the center is a dark silhouette of a bird with outstretched wings. Below it are geometric petals that suggest a sunflower. Surrounding the central figures are patchwork shapes resembling scattered leaves, creating a textured mosaic backdrop.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and aquatint in several browns, greens, silver-white and black
Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Aschheim
Accession Number

1981.37.1
Catalogue Raisonné

Vallier 1982, undescribed

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74037025

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