Jean Dubuffet N A 39823 1146 часть 3 -- European art Европейская живопись

The composition presents a dense field of gestural marks across a yellow ground. The artist employed a limited palette dominated by shades of red-brown and blue, with the underlying yellow providing a stark contrast. Brushstrokes are assertive and unrefined; they appear spontaneous, almost impulsive in their application. There is an absence of traditional perspective or spatial depth. Instead, forms overlap and interlock, creating a flattened plane where individual elements resist clear definition.
The red-brown marks range from thick, impasto strokes to thinner, more fluid lines. Some suggest organic shapes – perhaps abstracted foliage or distorted figures – while others resemble fragmented architectural components or the chaotic arrangement of tools. The blue markings function as both accents and counterpoints, delineating certain forms and adding a sense of dynamism to the overall structure. They are applied with varying degrees of pressure, contributing to the painting’s textural complexity.
The work seems to reject conventional notions of representation. It is not concerned with depicting recognizable objects or scenes but rather explores the expressive potential of mark-making itself. The deliberate crudeness and apparent lack of premeditation in the execution suggest an interest in raw materiality and a rejection of academic refinement.
Subtly, theres a sense of contained energy within the composition. While seemingly random, the arrangement of marks possesses a certain internal logic; they are not simply scattered but appear to interact with one another, creating a visual rhythm that prevents the work from feeling entirely chaotic. The signature in the lower right corner is executed with similar spontaneity as the rest of the painting, further emphasizing the artist’s commitment to an unmediated creative process. It suggests a deliberate downplaying of authorial presence, reinforcing the emphasis on the act of creation itself.