Georges Braque

(1882–1963)
A pioneering French painter, collagist, draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor, Georges Braque was a central figure in the development of Cubism alongside Pablo Picasso. His work evolved from Fauvism to a more structured, analytical style, revolutionising modern art through his exploration of form, perspective, and muted colour. Braque’s still lifes and landscapes, often imbued with a quiet lyricism, remain among the most celebrated achievements of 20th-century painting.