Georges Braque 1882-1963

Georges Braque (1882–1963) was a French artist best known as a pioneer of Cubism alongside Pablo Picasso. While primarily recognized for his paintings, Braque was also an accomplished printmaker, producing a significant body of graphic work, including etchings, lithographs, and woodcuts. For those interested in buying Georges Braque artworks, his prints offer a more accessible way to own a piece of Cubist history.  His prints often reflected his Cubist style, featuring still lifes, figures, and birds—motifs that became central to his later work.

Braque’s connection to Britain was notable through his collaborations with influential British art dealers and collectors. In particular, he worked with the prominent London-based dealer A. J. McNeill Reid and exhibited at galleries such as the Marlborough Gallery. His prints were well-received in the UK, contributing to his international reputation. Additionally, his influence extended to British modernist artists who admired his restrained color palette and structured compositions.

Braque’s printmaking career gained momentum in the 1930s and flourished post-World War II. He collaborated with leading print studios, producing works that captured the poetic and textural qualities of his paintings. His illustrated book Lettera Amorosa (1963), a collaboration with poet René Char, is a prime example of his mastery in the medium.

Though often overshadowed by his paintings, Braque’s prints played a crucial role in spreading Cubist aesthetics beyond France, including in England, where his work remained influential in the modernist movement.