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A Closer Look: Georges Braque and the Cubist Still Life, 1928–1945
A Closer Look: Georges Braque and the Cubist Still Life, 1928–1945 episodes
- IntroductionThis collection of videos focuses on the study of four paintings by Braque in The Phillips Collection. Associate Conservator Patricia Favero narrates her findings.2 min
- The Round Table (1929)In this video, the painting The Round Table (1929) is examined in visible, raking, and ultraviolet light.3 min
- Lemons and Napkin Ring (1929)In this video, the painting Lemons and Napkin Ring (1929) is examined in transmitted light and with infrared imaging.3 min
- The Washstand (1944)In this video, the painting The Washstand (1944) is examined in specular light, a form of raking light viewed from an angle.4 min
- Pewter Pot and Plate of Fruit (1944)In this video, the paint surface of Pewter Pot and Plate of Fruit (1944) is examined with the stereomicroscope.0 min
- New Examination Techniques XRFIn this video, x-ray fluorescence spectrometry, or XRF, a recent advance in x-ray technology, is discussed.2 min
About A Closer Look: Georges Braque and the Cubist Still Life, 1928–1945
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For this exhibition, conservators and conservation scientists conducted a technical study of Braque’s paintings, focusing on works dating between 1928 and 1944. During this time, Braque deliberately…
manipulated materials for compositional effect and often returned to canvases to alter them and rework the paint surface. This direct examination of his paintings led to new discoveries about his working methods, palette, pigments, and the layering structure and composition of his materials.