Danchev is perceptive about personal relationships, including Braque's rock-like marriage to Tabac Blond, the chain-smoking Marcelle. He understands Braque's passion for cars; notes his mistrust ...

Intriguing revelations about Braque's much-protected private life abound, including discussions of his military service and his unswervingly faithful marriage to Marcelle Vorvanne.

His wife Marcelle was promptly arrested as a spy. ... ‘Georges Braque’, Grand Palais, Paris, to January 6, grand palais.fr; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, February 16-May 11 2014, mfah.org.