An homage to Cézanne, but also a reaction to having seen Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, Braque is exploring.
Braque
What does this painting by Braque have to do with a cup of coffee?
Georges Braque, The Portuguese
Braque hated Picasso’s Demoiselles when he saw it. But he couldn’t get it out of his head… or off of his canvas.