Georges Braque Georges Braque Georges Braque (; ; 13 May 1882 – 31 August 1963) was a major 20th-century French painter, collagist, draughtsman, printmaker and sculptor. His most important contributions to the history of art were in his alliance with Fauvism from 1906, and the role he played in the development of Cubism. Braque’s work between 1908 and 1912 is closely associated with that of his colleague Pablo Picasso. Their respective Cubist works were indistinguishable for many years, yet the quiet nature of Braque was partially eclipsed by the fame and notoriety of Picasso. Georges Braque was born on 13 May 1882
Concert 1937 Concert 1937 Concert is an oil on canvas still-life painting by Cubist painter Georges Braque, painted in 1937. It measures 28 × 35½ in. (71.12 × 90.17 cm). In comparison to earlier paintings by Braque, especially those of Analytical Cubism, it contains Surrealist inspired aspects, such as a more colorful palette, and a more representational rendering of the objects. "Concert" incorporates colors such as green and blue, as opposed to containing strictly neutral tones. However, "Concert" still incorporates many Cubist elements, such as the play on perspectives, fragmentation, and the inclusion of letters. Braque had an early fascination with still-life