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Georges Braque1950 original poster by Georges Braque for the Galerie Maeght1950
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This rare 1950 original poster by Georges Braque for the Galerie Maeght is a striking example of how one of the founders of Cubism translated his painterly language into the medium of graphic art. Rather than functioning as a conventional exhibition advertisement, the poster reads like an autonomous Braque composition—an intimate work on paper where gesture, line, and color take precedence over narrative or representation.
The image is built from fluid, calligraphic strokes of deep blue that suggest a stylized profile, drifting forms, and abstract signs suspended across a pale ground. These elements echo Braque’s postwar exploration of simplified symbols, birds, heads, and mythic shapes, all reduced to their essential contours. The loose, almost improvised quality of the brushwork conveys both movement and meditation, inviting the viewer into a contemplative visual space rather than directing them toward a specific subject.
Printed for the Galerie Maeght—one of the most important Parisian galleries of the 20th century and a key supporter of modern masters such as Braque, Miró, Giacometti, and Chagall—the poster reflects the gallery’s philosophy of treating posters as original works of art, not mere ephemera. The discreet typography balances the composition without disturbing its painterly autonomy, reinforcing the sense that the image itself is the primary message.
Today, this poster stands as a highly desirable piece of modern art history. It embodies Braque’s mature style, where abstraction becomes lyrical and symbolic rather than analytical, and where the boundary between painting, drawing, and graphic design dissolves. As both a gallery poster and an original artwork, it represents the moment when modern art entered everyday visual culture while retaining its poetic depth.
Original Poster
Exhibition - Abstract
- Creator:Georges Braque (1882 - 1963, French)
- Creation Year:1950
- Dimensions:Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 28.35 in (72 cm)
- Medium:
- Period:
- Condition:Good condition, on linen.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792217450272
Georges Braque
Georges Braque was born in Argenteuil, France, in 1882. Braque lived much of his childhood and young adult life in Le Havre. He attended night classes at the art school from 1897–99 and then moved to Paris, where he obtained his license as a master decorator. From 1905–06, after studying at École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and having been influenced by the works of Henri Matisse, he began to paint in the way of Fauvism by using bright colors and taking advantage of the freedom of the composition. Paysage à L'Estaque (1906) was one of the prominent works of art made at this time.
The year 1907 was a significant time in Braque's development, wherein he visited the retrospective on Paul Cézanne and he came into contact with Picasso, who was very engrossed in the realization of Les Demoiselles d'Avignon at the time. At this point, Braque began nurturing a considerable interest in primitive art. After the First World War, Braque worked autonomously and developed a more personal style, which was characterized by vivid colors and textured surfaces. Braque painted still life, interior views, and ocean scenes. The Ateliers (1948–55) and Birds (1955–63) series were painted during this period. In 1948, he obtained his first award for painting at the XXIV Biennial in Venice.
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