Oiseau Verni (Oiseau VII) (Varnished Bird) 1954

"Oiseau Verni (Oiseau VII) (Varnished Bird)" is a 1954 lithograph by renowned French artist Georges Braque. The artwork features a stylized bird in flight, rendered in simple black and white lines against a tan background. The bird is framed by a series of concentric borders, culminating in an ornate scalloped edge. The simplicity of the image and the deliberate use of flat color are characteristic of Braque's later style, reflecting his exploration of geometric forms and the essence of objects. This work exemplifies Braque's fascination with the interplay of shape and form, leaving a lasting impression on the evolution of 20th-century art.