Georges Braque, The Firebird (Bird XIII), 1958, Etching

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Etching, 1958 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 24/75 Publisher : Maeght (Paris) Printer : Crommelynck et Dutrou … Read more Etching, 1958 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 24/75 Publisher : Maeght (Paris) Printer : Crommelynck et Dutrou (Paris) Catalog : [Vallier n°121 p. 179] 63.50 cm. x 57.00 cm. 25 in. x 22.44 in. (paper) 36.50 cm. x 35.00 cm. 14.37 in. x 13.78 in. (image) On Hollande Van Gelder paper Varnished etching This is a variation on the lithograph published in the 1958 Christmas issue of XXe Siècle magazine. This varnished work features a stylized, uncluttered bird, elegantly spreading its wings. The circular ochre background highlights the bird's radiant purity, while its flowing lines breathe dynamism into the composition. Fascinated by flight and the idea of freedom, Braque creates a suspended, timeless vision in which the bird seems to want to escape the frame, yet remains integrated into the geometric structure. The black cross provides a striking contrast to the lightness of the central subject, adding a visual tension that reinforces the work's graphic impact. The bird, a recurring motif in Braque's work, here embodies spiritual elevation, a being suspended between earthly weight and aspiration towards celestial freedom. Certificate of authenticity LCD6888 This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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