Nature Morte Oblique Edition the bold red of the

the bold red of the hearts stands out vividly

qualities that resonate through his characteristic handling of tone and texture

known for loosely rendered sculptures of animals

but on closer inspection the modern elements of polluted waterways and graffiti come to view

almost blank

Nature Morte Oblique Edition the bold red of theBraque's mastery of the still life reaches a quiet tension in this work, where everyday objects are tilted and recomposed into something both familiar and unsettling. The oblique angle suggested in the title becomes a lens through which form, shadow, and colour are held in careful, considered balance, a hallmark of his later, more contemplative style. A significant piece from one of Cubism's founding figures, this is a work that rewards close looking