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Esprit de terre

1959

Jean Dubuffet

Associated Names

Jean Dubuffet

Artist, French, 1901 - 1985

The image shows a composition of dark shapes and textures forming an abstract pattern on a light background. The surface looks weathered and textured, resembling an old wall or tree bark, giving a tactile quality to the presentation. The mottled appearance could be compared to the rough texture of aged paper or ancient stone surfaces.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color lithograph
Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Colin
Accession Number

1971.81.10
Catalogue Raisonné

Loreau, Vol. vol.16, no. 299

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1964

Loreau, Max. Catalogue des travaux de Jean Dubuffet. 33 vols. Paris: Jean-Jacques Pauvert, 1964-1982.

Wikidata ID

Q65571852

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