1944, Georges Braque, The Washstand -- Phillips Collection (Washington)
From the museum label: Phillips purchased The Washstand for $12,000 in July 1948. It is the eighth and final painting by Braque that Phillips acquired from the artist's dealer, Paul Rosenberg. Phillips was thrilled with The Washstand and exhibited it almost immediately. While Braque's palette remained largely consistent even as his style evolved, during WWII he shifted to more muted tones, and his subjects reflected quiet moments of daily routine.
1944, Georges Braque, The Washstand -- Phillips Collection (Washington)
From the museum label: Phillips purchased The Washstand for $12,000 in July 1948. It is the eighth and final painting by Braque that Phillips acquired from the artist's dealer, Paul Rosenberg. Phillips was thrilled with The Washstand and exhibited it almost immediately. While Braque's palette remained largely consistent even as his style evolved, during WWII he shifted to more muted tones, and his subjects reflected quiet moments of daily routine.