Rare, 1994, Original Exhibition Poster, Georges Braque, Woman with a Mandolin

Original and Rare Exhibition Poster 

from 1994

Georges Braque

Retrospective 

July 5 – October 15, 1994

Fondation Maeght

06570 Saint-Paul

Dimension approx. 85.5 cm x 49 cm

Georges Braque (May 1882 – 1963) was a major 20th-century French painter, collagist, draftsman, printmaker and sculptor.

The Georges Braque retrospective exhibition at the Fondation Maeght in 1994 was a significant event celebrating the life and work of one of the founding figures of modern art. Braque, a pioneering Cubist and collaborator of Pablo Picasso, played a crucial role in shaping 20th-century art. This retrospective provided an in-depth look at his multifaceted career and his enduring contributions to art. His “Woman with a Mandolin” (1937) marks a later phase in his career, showcasing his ongoing exploration of Cubism while incorporating more lyrical and personal elements into his work. Created decades after his early Analytic Cubist pieces, this painting reflects Braque’s mature style, characterized by a softer, more decorative approach to abstraction.