Lit d'apaisement 1958

jeandubuffet

print

natural stone pattern

rippled sketch texture

natural shape and form

print

possibly oil pastel

organic pattern

wooden texture

watercolour bleed

natural texture

organic texture

watercolor

Jean Dubuffet's 1958 "Lit d'apaisement" (Bed of Tranquility) is a prime example of his Art Brut style. It consists of a textured, rough surface in browns and golds, resembling a textured material. Dubuffet’s interest in Art Brut was to explore the creative output of untrained artists, highlighting the expressive potential of raw, unrefined forms. This specific work exemplifies his use of textural and gestural elements, pushing the boundaries of traditional artmaking.