By Georges Braque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century lithograph 'Le Compote' by Georges Braque presents an abstract still life of a pear resting in a compote dish. Printed in a restrained palette of taupe, gray, black, white, and amber, the composition centers a pedestal compote against a boldly rendered spiral surface with radiating black lines. The print measures 11.5 x 14.875 inches and is presented in a double taupe and white mat within a gilt wood frame. A signature appears in the lower left corner of the print.
Braque, alongside Pablo Picasso, is recognized as one of the founders of Cubism. 'Le Compote' reflects his later work, which moved away from strict Cubist geometry toward a freer, more graphic approach to still life subjects. The composition's bold, flat shapes...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Prints