{"product_id":"resurrection-of-the-bird-georges-braque","title":"Resurrection of the Bird - Georges Braque","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1959 lithograph by Georges Braque featuring a minimalist, symbolic bird motif in a balanced composition of black, yellow, and soft pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorges Braque, a central figure in the development of Cubism, shifted his focus in his later years towards a more poetic and symbolic exploration of form. Resurrection of the Bird, produced in 1959, exemplifies this period of his career. The work moves away from the rigid geometric fragmentation of his earlier output, favouring instead a fluid, organic approach to composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image features a stark, black silhouette of a bird, which appears to emerge from or interact with a soft, pinkish-grey ground. Opposite this, a bright yellow form provides a sharp chromatic contrast, framing a negative space that suggests the shape of a wing or a second avian form. The lithographic process allows for a subtle layering of colour, where the textures of the ink remain visible, adding a tactile quality to the flat planes of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBraque often returned to the motif of the bird during the 1950s, viewing it as a symbol of freedom and movement. In this print, the bird is not depicted with anatomical precision, but rather as a simplified, essential shape. The composition relies on the balance between the heavy, dark mass of the bird and the lighter, more ethereal yellow area. By reducing the subject to its most basic visual components, Braque invites the viewer to consider the essence of flight rather than a literal representation. This print, published by Galerie Maeght in Paris, reflects the artist's mastery of printmaking techniques, where he utilised the medium to experiment with colour relationships and spatial ambiguity. It remains a clear example of his late-career synthesis of abstraction and natural observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFemale Model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/working-submarine-controls-submerged-eric-ravilious\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWorking Submarine Controls Submerged - Eric Ravilious — Eric Ravilious\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Georges Braque","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868905771343,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868946207055,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868946239823,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868946272591,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58868946305359,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Resurrection-of-the-Bird_Poster_CompositorV1_1790182536416.jpg?v=1790184018","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/resurrection-of-the-bird-georges-braque","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}