Petite musique pour Edith (A Little Musical Number for Edith)

1946

Jean Dubuffet

Associated Names
Jean Dubuffet

Painter, French, 1901 - 1985

The image displays elongated, irregular shapes and lines that form an abstract representation of three figures resembling musicians. To the left, a shape with facial features has extended lines depicting arms reaching towards a series of parallel lines resembling piano keys, suggesting a pianist. In the center, a figure holds a curved shape reminiscent of a violin, with lines capturing the contours of a bow and strings. On the right, another elongated form holds a larger object with vertical lines reminiscent of a bass or cello. The background is textured with a dark hue, contrasting the lighter shapes forming the figures.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    oil, sand, and crayon on canvas

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Stephen Hahn Family Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 81 x 100 cm (31 7/8 x 39 3/8 in.)
    framed: 102.9 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm (40 1/2 x 48 x 2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.29.4


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Stephen Hahn, Santa Barbara, California; gift (partial and promised) 1995 to NGA; gift completed 2012.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q20193893

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