Chevalier d'ombre (Shadow Knight)

1954

Jean Dubuffet

Associated Names
Jean Dubuffet

Sculptor, French, 1901 - 1985

The sculpture depicts an abstract human or humanoid figure in a standing position. It is made from a rough, textured material resembling clay or stone. The sculpture primarily features earthy tones, with shades of brown, rust, and some gray. The figure appears elongated with a roughly defined head at the top. The body is irregular and uneven, with hollows and protrusions suggesting a torso and limbs. The work is supported by a rectangular base that shares the same earthy color palette.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1996

  • Jean Dubuffet: The Radiant Earth, Pace Wildenstein, New York, 1996, unnumbered cat., repro.

Inscriptions

on proper left side of base: J. Dubuffet 54

Wikidata ID

Q63860898

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