This lot consists of a gouache painting on paper, done in the Cubist style of Georges Braque (French, 1882-1963). Hand-painted inscription at lower right. Amidst a flurry of books and pages, "Stravinsky" and "K" stand out in bold scarlet pigment. This earth-toned abstraction is a unique harmony of overlapping value and shape. Framed dimensions approximately 21.75" x 18.5".

Reverse side of piece features a stamp which reads, "6".

Georges Braque (French, 1882-1963) was a pre-eminent painter, collage artist, sculptor, and printmaker known for playing a critical role in the development of both Fauvism and Cubism. Braque possessed a particular fascination for geometrics and "simultaneous perspective". He famously described fragmenting objects as "a way of getting closest to the object", Braque went on to say that "Fragmentation helped me to establish space and movement in space".

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

DIMENSIONS:
Framed approx. 21.75" x 18.5".


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Definition of "in the style of" is as follows:

"In the style of" [Artist Name] : The work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but the actual authorship is unknown.

Overall fair condition. Some light age-related discoloration has occurred. Image itself remains bold and rich. For additional detail, please see photos.