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Sacrifices Made to the Nymphs, from Daphnis and Chloe
Marc Chagall
Print - 54 x 38.1 cm Print - 21.25 x 15 inch
$19,995
La révolte des Ouraniens
Timothy Archer
Painting - 150 x 207 x 5 cm Painting - 59.1 x 81.5 x 2 inch
$16,828
Le retour des Esprits Psychopompe
Timothy Archer
Painting - 100 x 100 x 5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 2 inch
$6,619
David and Absalom - from 'The Bible'
Marc Chagall
Print - 53.5 x 39 x 0.1 cm Print - 21.1 x 15.4 x 0 inch
$9,536
Le Cirque Fantastique
Marc Chagall
Print - 41.5 x 52 x 0.3 cm Print - 16.3 x 20.5 x 0.1 inch
$14,585
Nature morte à la petite courge
Timothy Archer
Painting - 65 x 50 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 inch
$3,590
Il amenait l'aube dans son sillage
Timothy Archer
Painting - 80 x 120 cm Painting - 31.5 x 47.2 inch
$4,824
Les veilleurs roses
Timothy Archer
Painting - 170 x 205 x 2 cm Painting - 66.9 x 80.7 x 0.8 inch
$16,828
La mouette chef d'escadrille
Timothy Archer
Painting - 65 x 50 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 inch
$3,590
La nymphe nostalgique
Timothy Archer
Painting - 100 x 70 x 0.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.2 inch
$4,600
La jeune fille du bord de mer
Timothy Archer
Painting - 65 x 50 cm Painting - 25.6 x 19.7 inch
$3,590
Sous les draps de l'impératrice
Timothy Archer
Painting - 150 x 136.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 59.1 x 53.7 x 0 inch
$5,609
Nidification et crépuscule
Timothy Archer
Painting - 80 x 60 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.4 inch
$3,927
Chronos et la lame du destin
Timothy Archer
Painting - 100 x 100 x 5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 2 inch
$6,619
La dernière colonne
Timothy Archer
Painting - 100 x 100 x 5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 2 inch
$6,619
Jeune Poséidon à la murène amoureuse
Timothy Archer
Painting - 125 x 100 x 5 cm Painting - 49.2 x 39.4 x 2 inch
$6,619
Woman with bird
Hildegarde Handsaeme
Painting - 100 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch
$1,907
Le sourire complice des amants
Timothy Archer
Painting - 160 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 63 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch
$8,078
Les secrets de la dame patronnesse
Timothy Archer
Painting - 160 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 63 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$8,078
La reine de Saba
Timothy Archer
Painting - 149.5 x 149.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 58.9 x 58.9 x 0 inch
$6,619
Le faune et la dernière colonne
Timothy Archer
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$6,507
Le dresseur des confins
Timothy Archer
Painting - 150 x 150 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 1.2 inch
$7,180
Hécate et la loi du triple retour
Timothy Archer
Painting - 150 x 150 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 1.2 inch
$7,292
Le souper d'Hécate
Timothy Archer
Painting - 150 x 150 x 3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 1.2 inch
$7,292
Le sylvain silencieux
Timothy Archer
Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$7,741
Le faune instable
Timothy Archer
Painting - 100 x 100 x 1 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.4 inch
$6,507
La sarabande des esprits fous
Timothy Archer
Painting - 160 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 63 x 39.4 x 1 inch
$8,078
La botaniste exaltée
Timothy Archer
Painting - 160 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 63 x 39.4 x 1 inch
$8,078
Les pommes (after Georges Braque)
Georges Braque
Print - 41 x 48 x 0.1 cm Print - 16.1 x 18.9 x 0 inch
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Le cochon et l'oiseau de proie
Timothy Archer
Painting - 100 x 100 x 5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 2 inch
$6,619
La grande métamorphose
Timothy Archer
Painting - 150 x 280 x 0.1 cm Painting - 59.1 x 110.2 x 0 inch
$10,097
Chimère à trois têtes
Timothy Archer
Painting - 160 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 63 x 39.4 x 1 inch
$8,078
L'après-midi d'un faune
Timothy Archer
Painting - 150 x 300 x 0.1 cm Painting - 59.1 x 118.1 x 0 inch
$17,389
Sacrifices made to the nymphs
Marc Chagall
Print - 42 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 16.5 x 12.6 x 0 inch
$7,245
Au commencement était l'oiseau
Timothy Archer
Painting - 140 x 220 cm Painting - 55.1 x 86.6 inch
$12,341
Composition Ref BDNW7557
Lutka Pink
Fine Art Drawings - 23 x 30 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.1 x 11.8 inch
$337
Sur la terre des Dieux (Planche 7)
Marc Chagall
Print - 64.5 x 49.5 cm Print - 25.4 x 19.5 inch
$6,956
Fleur de Caractère
Hildegarde Handsaeme
Painting - 60 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$1,346
L’Arlequin et le Sacré-Cœur
Claude Vénard
Painting - 130 x 162 cm Painting - 51.2 x 63.8 inch
$44,876
Flying Lovers
Hildegarde Handsaeme
Painting - 80 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch
$3,590
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Cubism
Cubism developed in Paris in the early 20th century, under not only the watchful gaze of Pablo Picasso, but also Georges Braque. Although Braque is arguably a convert to Cubism, they are considered to be joint leaders of the movement.
The artists channelled Cézanne's idea that art should not directly reproduce nature, but rather exist alongside it. Between 1907 and 1912, the artists produced the first examples of “Analytical Cubism," where they conveyed a sombre and unexpected depiction of the world. Natural forms were reduced to geometric, inorganic and lifeless shapes. It was Louis Vauxcelles who coined the term "Cubism" in his criticism of Braque's work. He accused the painter of reducing everything "with geometric contours to cubes." Cubism was initially heavily disliked by critics and poorly received by the public; who was arguably not ready for such an avant-garde artistic concept. However, regardless of its criticism, the style was still adopted by many artists including Spanish painter, Juan Gris.
From 1911 onwards, Cubism became more aesthetically pleasing and therefore more accessible to the public. This was largely due to Fernand Léger's bright and vibrant works, which were a lot more optimistic than previous Cubist renderings. This lead to a second wave of Cubism, known as "Synthetic Cubism." Synthetic Cubist works lacked depth and focussed more on composition, shape, and bright colours, as opposed to the systematic approach of Analytical Cubism. The aesthetic of Synthetic Cubism proved a lot more popular than previous years; revolutionising 20th century modern art.
Pablo Picasso: In 1907, Pablo Picasso unveiled what is considered to be the first Cubist painting, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon. He created this painting as a response to his friend and rival Henri Matisse's Bonheur de Vivre. Picasso was particularly inspired by primitive art and Paul Gauguin. He frequently painted controversial subjects, such as prostitutes in brothels.
Georges Braque: along with Picasso, Braque was the spearhead of the movement. In 1908, during his stay in l'Estaque, a district of Marseille, he painted several cubist landscapes. These landscapes piqued the interest of art dealer, Daniel Henri Kahnweiler, who organised the first ever Cubist exhibition in his gallery.
Fernand Léger: the artist introduced bright colours and compositions to his works; rendering them more optimistic than the previous Cubist works by Braque and Picasso. The Exit of the Russian Ballet is one of his most notable works.
Juan Gris: The young Spanish painter painted his first cubist painting in 1912. His Portrait of Pablo Picasso is one of his most famous works. The depiction of Picasso is less harsh and much brighter than in the early Cubist works.
Almost all the major artists who succeeded in finding a distinctive style before the First World War, would have experienced a Cubist phase at one time or another. This includes figures such as: Marcel Duchamp, Francis Picabia, František Kupka, Robert Delaunay and Piet Mondrian. However, Cubism has hugely impacted the history of art in both the 20th and 21st centuries, and the influence of this movement can still be felt today. Discover contemporary artists such as Vik Muniz, Miguel Guia, Julien Raynaud and Timothy Archeron who were inspired by this revolutionary movement.