Georges Braque
Co-Founder of Cubism and One of the Pioneers of Modern Art
Georges Braque (1882–1963) was one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century and, together with Pablo Picasso, co-founded Cubism – one of the defining movements of modern art. His work transformed the way artists thought about form, space and perspective, challenging traditional representation and helping shape the course of modern art.
Born in Argenteuil, France, Braque initially trained as a decorator before studying painting in Paris. After meeting Picasso in 1907, the two artists worked closely together in developing Cubism. Although best known for this groundbreaking movement, Braque's later work became more lyrical and contemplative, with birds, still lifes and musical instruments becoming recurring themes.
Alongside his paintings, Braque was an accomplished printmaker, producing original lithographs and etchings throughout the later decades of his career. Working with renowned Parisian publishers and ateliers, including Maeght and Mourlot, he regarded printmaking as an important creative medium in its own right rather than simply a means of reproduction.
Today, Braque's work is held in many of the world's leading museums and continues to influence artists more than a century after Cubism emerged. While his paintings command many millions of dollars, his original lifetime prints offer collectors the opportunity to own an authentic work by one of modern art's true pioneers. Produced under Braque's supervision by some of Europe's finest printmakers, they remain highly sought after for both their historical importance and enduring visual appeal.
