Georges Braques

Our “Modern Prints”, in the majority of cases, are posters designed by artists with the intention to advertise their exhibitions. These posters are based on an original draft by the artist. The dates printed relate to the date of the poster’s original production. In many cases the lettering was also designed by the artist.


Poster to the exhibition Galerie Rauch Genf Oeuvre Graphique 1958
Original design
Colour lithograph
73cm x 51cm
Edition of 500 copies
Printer: Mourlot


Lit.: Mourlot, Fernand, Affiches originales, Mont Carlo 1959, 11 Wünsche, Hermann, Georges Braque - Das lithographische Werk, Bonn 1971, 47 Vallier, Dora, Braque - Das graphische Gesamtwerk, Stuttagrt 1982, 127


This stunning and rare lithographic exhibition poster, printed in 6 colours, was made for the 1958 Georges Braque 'Oeuvre Graphique' (Graphic Work) exhibition at Galerie Nicolas Rauch, Geneva. Depicted is a variation of Braque's signature bird motif, similar to his Louvre fresco 'The Birds'. The poster includes the detail that both engravings and illustrated books will be on display, as well as detailing the exact address of the gallery.

Traditional stone lithograph printed by Atelier Mourlot
1958
Mourlot watermarked paper with deckled edge
Edition of 500