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Jean Dubuffet — Idéoplasme X
Jean Dubuffet — Idéoplasme X
Jean Dubuffet

Idéoplasme X

1984

A swirling composition of bold black lines weaves across a white ground, creating an intricate web of biomorphic forms that seem to pulsate with restless energy. Dubuffet's signature Art Brut sensibility is fully realized here, as the densely packed shapes suggest cellular or organic structures existing somewhere between figuration and pure abstraction. The precision of acrylic on paper laid on canvas lends the work a crisp, graphic quality while maintaining the raw, unrestrained vitality central to the artist's lifelong rejection of refined aesthetic convention.

Medium
acrylic on paper laid on canvas
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

LITERATURE M. Loreau, Catalogue des Travaux de Jean Dubuffet, Fascicule XXXVII: Non-lieux, Lausanne, 1989, pp. 98 et 100, No. 155 (illustré en couleurs p. 66). M. Paquet, Dubuffet, Paris, 1993, No. 358 (illustré en couleurs p. 242). EXHIBITED Bâle, Galerie Beyeler, Jean Dubuffet: Retrospektive, octobre 1985-janvier 1986, No. 68 (illustré en couleurs au catalogue d'exposition n.p.). New York, Urban Gallery, Jean Dubuffet: retrospective, novembre- décembre 1986, No. 26 (illustré en couleurs au catalogue d'exposition n.p.). Paris, Galerie nationale du Jeu de Paume, Jean Dubuffet, les dernières années, juin-septembre 1991, p. 265, No. 183 (illustré en couleurs au catalogue d'exposition p. 212). Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la ville de Paris, Passions privées, décembre 1995-mars 1996, p. 410 (illustré au catalogue d'exposition p. 412). Conditions of sale Brought to you by Elisabetta Vitullo Junior Specialist, Head of Day Sale EVITULLO@CHRISTIES.COM +33 (0)1 40 76 85 68

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Jean Dubuffet, Idéoplasme X, 1984

A swirling composition of bold black lines weaves across a white ground, creating an intricate web of biomorphic forms that seem to pulsate with restless energy. Dubuffet's signature Art Brut sensibility is fully realized here, as the densely packed shapes suggest cellular or organic structures existing somewhere between figuration and pure abstraction. The precision of acrylic on paper laid on canvas lends the work a crisp, graphic quality while maintaining the raw, unrestrained vitality central to the artist's lifelong rejection of refined aesthetic convention.

Medium
acrylic on paper laid on canvas
Dimensions
100.5 x 67.7 cm
Year
1984
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Christie's, London, United Kingdom

Related themes

Experimental Style, 20th Century, Acrylic On Canvas, Male Artist, French Artist, Gestural Forms, Modern Art, Earth Tones, Abstract, Art Brut

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