Théogonie, Page 39

1932

Georges Braque

Associated Names
Georges Braque

Artist, French, 1882 - 1963

The image features swirling lines and shapes on a textured background, forming a complex abstract design. Curvilinear and angular elements intersect at the center. Circular patterns and crosshatching are present throughout. The composition is framed with jagged and looping lines. Broad strokes and detailed etchings give the artwork a sense of motion and depth.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 36.6 × 29.7 cm (14 7/16 × 11 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.387

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Vallier 1982, no. 20f

  • Series Title

    La Théogonie d'Hésiode (Hesiod's "Théogonie")

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Far Gallery); Lessing J. Rosenwald, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania; acquired 1964 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1961

  • Hofmann, Werner. Georges Braque: His Graphic Work. New York: H. N. Abrams, 1961, no. 8, II.

1982

  • Vallier, Dora. Braque, l'oeuvre gravé: Catalogue raisonné. Paris: Flammarion, 1982, no. 20f.

1996

  • Hults, Linda C. The Print in the Western World. Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 1996, 666-667; fig.11.28, 667.

Watermarks

Hollande Van Gelder

Wikidata ID

Q65508558

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