Byron Browne (American, 1907-1961). <em>Variations from a Still Life</em>, 1936-1937; reworked 1951. Oil and gouache on canvas, 46 7/8 x 36 1/16 in. (119.1 x 91.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max Rabinowitz, 60.34. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.34_PS6.jpg)

Byron Browne (American, 1907-1961). Variations from a Still Life, 1936-1937; reworked 1951. Oil and gouache on canvas, 46 7/8 x 36 1/16 in. (119.1 x 91.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max Rabinowitz, 60.34. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.34_PS6.jpg)

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This painting is by Byron Browne, and is called "Variations from a Still Life." It was painted in 1936-1937 and reworked in 1951.

The heavily cubist work takes inspiration from the concept of capturing the same object at different angles and in different times.

Variations from a Still Life

Byron Browne

American Art

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

ARTIST Byron Browne, American, 1907-1961

MEDIUM Oil and gouache on canvas

DATES 1936-1937; reworked 1951

DIMENSIONS 46 7/8 x 36 1/16 in. (119.1 x 91.6 cm) Frame: 50 x 39 x 2 1/4 in. (127 x 99.1 x 5.7 cm) (show scale)

INSCRIPTIONS Verso, top right corner: "Byron Browne / 1936 + 8 Aug / - Variations from a Still Life - / - 36" x 47" - / New York City / 1937"

COLLECTIONS American Art

ACCESSION NUMBER 60.34

CREDIT LINE Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max Rabinowitz

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

CAPTION Byron Browne (American, 1907-1961). Variations from a Still Life, 1936-1937; reworked 1951. Oil and gouache on canvas, 46 7/8 x 36 1/16 in. (119.1 x 91.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max Rabinowitz, 60.34. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 60.34_PS6.jpg)

IMAGE overall, 60.34_PS6.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2011

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