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Études de nus
Léopold Survage
Fine Art Drawings - 25.5 x 40 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10 x 15.7 x 0 inch
$3,459
Relaxing Blues
Hildegarde Handsaeme
Painting - 160 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 63 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$9,915
L’infirmière de l'hôpital Rothschild
Zafi
Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$9,223
La famille de monsieur Ruiz
Zafi
Painting - 200 x 200 x 2 cm Painting - 78.7 x 78.7 x 0.8 inch
$23,059
La sieste de la princesse
Zafi
Painting - 150 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch
$14,873
Nude on a velvet couch
Laurent Proneur
Painting - 121.9 x 152.4 x 5.1 cm Painting - 48 x 60 x 2 inch
$29,500
The impossible move
Laurent Proneur
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 2 inch
$37,000
Looking for the exit
Laurent Proneur
Painting - 152.4 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm Painting - 60 x 48 x 2 inch
$37,000
Détente auprès de son oeuvre
Zafi
Painting - 120 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 47.2 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
$9,800
La signora - The shades of gray version
Hildegarde Handsaeme
Painting - 76 x 55 x 1 cm Painting - 29.9 x 21.7 x 0.4 inch
$980
Recherche à l'absolu musical
Hildegarde Handsaeme
Painting - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,614
Un moment décontracté
Hildegarde Handsaeme
Painting - 100 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$2,536
Love story
Hildegarde Handsaeme
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$600
Soulful Symmetry
Hildegarde Handsaeme
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$484
Singular Serenity
Hildegarde Handsaeme
Fine Art Drawings - 60 x 42 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 16.5 x 0.4 inch
$346
Dormeto
Hildegarde Handsaeme
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$369
Un Break Masculin
Hildegarde Handsaeme
Fine Art Drawings - 76 x 55 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 29.9 x 21.7 x 0.4 inch
$438
Graceful Dualité
Hildegarde Handsaeme
Painting - 70 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
$2,882
La Folie
Hildegarde Handsaeme
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$288
Twins
Hildegarde Handsaeme
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$438
A symphony of tenderness and serenity
Hildegarde Handsaeme
Painting - 100 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch
$4,381
Elle II
Hildegarde Handsaeme
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$438
Attitude féminin
Hildegarde Handsaeme
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$553
Ladance
Hildegarde Handsaeme
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$438
Liberté
Hildegarde Handsaeme
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$438
Meditation
Hildegarde Handsaeme
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$334
Pregnant
Hildegarde Handsaeme
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$438
Sensualité
Hildegarde Handsaeme
Fine Art Drawings - 56 x 75 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 29.5 x 0.4 inch
$438
Une Femme Naturelle
Hildegarde Handsaeme
Painting - 160 x 130 x 3 cm Painting - 63 x 51.2 x 1.2 inch
$14,758
Colombe volant ( à l'Arc-en-ciel ) ( Flying Dove in a Rainbow ) (Bl. 712, M. 214)
Pablo Picasso
Print - 55 x 76 x 0.1 cm Print - 21.7 x 29.9 x 0 inch
Price upon request
Les oiseaux bleus, Hommage à Picasso
Georges Braque
Sculpture - 54 x 76 x 5 cm Sculpture - 21.3 x 29.9 x 2 inch
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Le Char de Médée
Georges Braque
Sculpture - 88 x 120 x 30 cm Sculpture - 34.6 x 47.2 x 11.8 inch
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Personajes en fondo verde
Enrique Pichardo
Painting - 100 x 150 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 59.1 x 0.8 inch
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Retrato en fondo rojo
Enrique Pichardo
Painting - 152 x 122 x 2 cm Painting - 59.8 x 48 x 0.8 inch
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Retrato en fondo azul
Enrique Pichardo
Painting - 152 x 122 x 2 cm Painting - 59.8 x 48 x 0.8 inch
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Retrato en fondo amarillo
Enrique Pichardo
Painting - 152 x 122 x 2 cm Painting - 59.8 x 48 x 0.8 inch
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Retrato pequeño en blanco
Enrique Pichardo
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La Chasse aux Oiseaux (The Bird Chase), from Daphnis et Chloé
Marc Chagall
Print - 42 x 64 x 0.1 cm Print - 16.5 x 25.2 x 0 inch
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Serie Terra Retrato en fondo beige
Enrique Pichardo
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Improvisación en blanco y negro
Enrique Pichardo
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Composition en Rouge, Jaune, Bleu, Noir
Piet Mondrian
Print - 47.5 x 35.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 18.7 x 14 x 0 inch
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Dos personajes Composicion en 4 colores
Enrique Pichardo
Painting - 168 x 238 x 2 cm Painting - 66.1 x 93.7 x 0.8 inch
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Mantraffiti Bleu sur toile
Cumbone
Painting - 150 x 150 x 4 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 1.6 inch
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Pichet Gravé Gris (Ceramic Pitcher)
Pablo Picasso
Design - 27.9 x 25.4 x 17.8 cm Design - 11 x 10 x 7 inch
$39,500
Retrato en fondo rojo emoción
Enrique Pichardo
Painting - 152 x 122 x 2 cm Painting - 59.8 x 48 x 0.8 inch
$3,133
Composición en acua y negro
Enrique Pichardo
Painting - 83 x 120 x 1 cm Painting - 32.7 x 47.2 x 0.4 inch
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Serie Terra Retrato en fondo oro
Enrique Pichardo
Painting - 120 x 90 x 1 cm Painting - 47.2 x 35.4 x 0.4 inch
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Serie Terra Retrato en fondo ladrillo
Enrique Pichardo
Painting - 70 x 70 x 1 cm Painting - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch
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Serie Terra Retrato en fondo chocolate
Enrique Pichardo
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Cubism
Cubism developed in Paris in the early 20th century, under not only the watchful gaze of Pablo Picasso, but also Georges Braque. Although Braque is arguably a convert to Cubism, they are considered to be joint leaders of the movement.
The artists channelled Cézanne's idea that art should not directly reproduce nature, but rather exist alongside it. Between 1907 and 1912, the artists produced the first examples of “Analytical Cubism," where they conveyed a sombre and unexpected depiction of the world. Natural forms were reduced to geometric, inorganic and lifeless shapes. It was Louis Vauxcelles who coined the term "Cubism" in his criticism of Braque's work. He accused the painter of reducing everything "with geometric contours to cubes." Cubism was initially heavily disliked by critics and poorly received by the public; who was arguably not ready for such an avant-garde artistic concept. However, regardless of its criticism, the style was still adopted by many artists including Spanish painter, Juan Gris.
From 1911 onwards, Cubism became more aesthetically pleasing and therefore more accessible to the public. This was largely due to Fernand Léger's bright and vibrant works, which were a lot more optimistic than previous Cubist renderings. This lead to a second wave of Cubism, known as "Synthetic Cubism." Synthetic Cubist works lacked depth and focussed more on composition, shape, and bright colours, as opposed to the systematic approach of Analytical Cubism. The aesthetic of Synthetic Cubism proved a lot more popular than previous years; revolutionising 20th century modern art.
Pablo Picasso: In 1907, Pablo Picasso unveiled what is considered to be the first Cubist painting, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon. He created this painting as a response to his friend and rival Henri Matisse's Bonheur de Vivre. Picasso was particularly inspired by primitive art and Paul Gauguin. He frequently painted controversial subjects, such as prostitutes in brothels.
Georges Braque: along with Picasso, Braque was the spearhead of the movement. In 1908, during his stay in l'Estaque, a district of Marseille, he painted several cubist landscapes. These landscapes piqued the interest of art dealer, Daniel Henri Kahnweiler, who organised the first ever Cubist exhibition in his gallery.
Fernand Léger: the artist introduced bright colours and compositions to his works; rendering them more optimistic than the previous Cubist works by Braque and Picasso. The Exit of the Russian Ballet is one of his most notable works.
Juan Gris: The young Spanish painter painted his first cubist painting in 1912. His Portrait of Pablo Picasso is one of his most famous works. The depiction of Picasso is less harsh and much brighter than in the early Cubist works.
Almost all the major artists who succeeded in finding a distinctive style before the First World War, would have experienced a Cubist phase at one time or another. This includes figures such as: Marcel Duchamp, Francis Picabia, František Kupka, Robert Delaunay and Piet Mondrian. However, Cubism has hugely impacted the history of art in both the 20th and 21st centuries, and the influence of this movement can still be felt today. Discover contemporary artists such as Vik Muniz, Miguel Guia, Julien Raynaud and Timothy Archeron who were inspired by this revolutionary movement.