Jeux d'ombre

1958

Jean Dubuffet

Associated Names
Jean Dubuffet

Artist, French, 1901 - 1985

The image depicts an intricate pattern of dots and dashes forming a nebulous composition across the canvas. The variegated texture resembles a veil of scattered leaves or a granular look similar to worn sandpaper, creating an irregular surface. The colors blend harmoniously, reminiscent of a sepia-toned photograph. The abstract shapes encourage viewers to find familiar outlines in the randomness.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. N. Richard Miller

  • Accession Number

    1971.84.40

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Loreau, Vol. vol.16, no. 346

  • Series Title

    Les Phénomènes: Tables rases [8th album, color]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1964

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

Wikidata ID

Q65572027

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