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1958

Jean Dubuffet

Associated Names

Jean Dubuffet

Artist, French, 1901 - 1985

The image depicts an array of dispersed, irregular shapes and lines creating a textured surface. The composition resembles weathered stone or rusted metal, with varying tones of brown and beige intermingling. Scattered spots and specks are present throughout, giving the impression of a starry night sky or planetary terrain.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color lithograph
Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. N. Richard Miller
Accession Number

1971.84.18
Catalogue Raisonné

Loreau, Vol. vol.16, no. 326

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1964

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

Wikidata ID

Q65571962

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