Artist Quote by Georges Braque
“I thought that from the moment someone else could do the same as myself, there was no difference between the pictures and they should not be signed. Afterwards I realized it was not so and began to sign my pictures again. Picasso had begun again anyhow.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Artforum, 1975
Initially rejecting signatures to avoid ego, Braque later recognized personal authorship’s value.
In simple terms: He stopped then resumed signing art.
Key Takeaway
Accept personal attribution as part of art.
Themes
authorship
ego
artistic identity
Mood
reflective
artistic
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- gallery shows
- artist statements
- art education
Key Concepts
modernism
artist’s intent
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is personal signature important to you?
- How does authorship affect perception?
A Different Perspective
Signing can be seen as vanity.
