Georges Braque's bird imagery ranks among the most recognizable motifs of his later career. Created after decades of exploring Cubism, abstraction, and modernist form, Braque increasingly turned to birds as symbols of movement, freedom, and spiritual elevation. Their simplified silhouettes allowed him to reduce complex subjects to essential forms while maintaining a powerful sense of energy and flight. This 1963 authenticated example of Birds In Flight presents one of the artist's most enduring compositions. Executed in monochrome, the work relies on dramatic contrasts of light and dark, allowing the soaring forms to emerge with remarkable clarity and visual strength. The image reflects Braque's lifelong interest in structure, balance, and the expressive potential of line. Issued with authentication and presented in a period frame, the work represents an accessible opportunity to acquire an image associated with one of the most influential figures of twentieth-century modern art. The bird compositions remain among the most sought-after subjects connected to Braque's artistic legacy. Measurements : 14.5" x 18.5 " Style: Expressionist Origin: United States Age: 1963 Weight: 3.6 lb