Braque, Georges, Les Marguerites,1953

In Derrière le Miroir 10 ans d’Édition 1946-1956, Maeght Editeur, we read, “But how can we give a multiplied image of a painting that is worthy of its model and that also possesses the character of an original work?” Painted in 1953, this painting, Les marguerites (Catalogue de l’oeuvre de Georges Braque – Peintures 1948-1957 – Maeght Editeur p.72), is one of the works selected by the artist to be made available to a wider public. The etching technique was chosen to be as faithful as possible to the original. The daisies are bright golden yellow, surrounded by water-lily-like leaves and set in a vase. The very dark background brings out the overall effect, allowing the subject to shine through.