Migration by Georges Braque, 1882-1963

Georges Braque, 1882-1963
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Migration

Original lithograph in colours. 1958/63. Signed in pencil. Numbered X from XV (15) proofs, before the signed edition of 75 numbered impressions and 10 H.C. Issued for the signed edition of the series: Lettera Amorosa. There was also a subsequent unsigned album edition of 270. This proof hand-printed at the Atelier Mourlot, Paris 1962. Issued by Engleberts, Geneva 1963.
Ref: Vallier - Braque L'Oeuvre Gravé 187 no 3.

Extremely fine totally fresh impression with excellent colours. On pale cream wove Arches paper. Excellent condition. Full margins. Sheet: 14 7/8 x 11ins. Image overall: 9 3/8 x 6 7/8ins (239x175mm)

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One of the most beautiful expressions of Braque's theme of 'soaring birds' from the late period of his life. The combination of the pen-drawn line, which forms a constantly moving pattern of inter linked shapes, and the glowing yellow and pale blue colours, give this work a special sense of lyrical light and atmosphere.

This lithograph was drawn as part of a series of images inspired by the poetry of René Char. Braque began work on the lithographs in the series in 1958 and continued for four years. They were one of the last great graphic projects of his long oeuvre and Mourlot has written about the enthusiasm and renewed vigour with which he worked on them. This sense of new inspiration is very apparent in compositions like 'Migration'.