Ontogénèse
1975
Ontogénèse is a vibrant screenprint created by Jean Dubuffet in 1975, showcasing his distinctive Art Brut aesthetic. The composition features organic, gestural forms rendered in bold colors across Arches paper. Dubuffet's work emphasizes raw, intuitive mark making that celebrates the beauty of unrefined artistic expression. The piece reflects his fascination with the creative process itself and the emergence of form from chaos. This print exemplifies his influential approach to art that rejected traditional conventions and institutional aesthetics.
- Medium
- screenprint in colors on Arches
- Dimensions
Notes
Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge ‘43/50 J. Dubuffet 75’. This work is number 43 from the edition of 50 published by Pace Editions, Inc., New York. Provenance: Mroczek Brothers Auctioneers & Associates, Seattle, Modernism: Fine Art and Object, 21 October 2021, Lot 5 | Private Collection
🔨 Auction Lot
Editions & Works on Paper
April 16, 2026
Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000
Lot 261
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