
Mire G44 (Kowloon) (La Mer)
1983
"Mire G44 (Kowloon) (La Mer)" exemplifies Jean Dubuffet's Art Brut aesthetic through its gestural application of acrylic on paper mounted on canvas, creating a densely textured surface that resists conventional beauty. The work's title references both the Kowloon district of Hong Kong and the French word for sea, suggesting Dubuffet's interest in capturing the raw materiality and chaotic energy of urban and natural environments. This piece demonstrates his characteristic rejection of refined artistic traditions in favor of crude, spontaneous mark making that privileges authentic creative expression over technical virtuosity.
- Medium
- acrylic on paper laid down on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art
November 28, 2024
Estimate: $80,000 – $120,000
Lot 130
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