Allegresse 1959

jeandubuffet

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natural stone pattern

rippled sketch texture

naturalistic pattern

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textured

abstract pattern

organic pattern

wooden texture

natural texture

layered pattern

organic texture

"Allegresse" is a 1959 work by the French artist Jean Dubuffet. The artwork is a prime example of Dubuffet's signature "Art Brut" style, which sought to break free from traditional artistic conventions and embrace the raw, unrefined expression of untrained artists and the marginalized. "Allegresse" showcases a textured surface reminiscent of raw materials like earth or stone, rendered in earthy tones of brown, black, and beige. The work's title, which translates to "Joy" in French, ironically contrasts with the unassuming, almost bleak aesthetic, highlighting Dubuffet's exploration of the inherent beauty found in the seemingly ordinary and overlooked.