Le Museum: Le papillon rouge 1963

Bernard Buffet's 1963 painting "Le Museum: Le papillon rouge" portrays a large, red butterfly, its wings outstretched, with stark black lines defining its form. The butterfly is depicted against a background of a muted, pale yellow, showcasing the simplicity of the composition that is characteristic of Buffet's style. This minimalist approach, with its focus on outlines and flat planes, is a defining feature of Buffet's artistic language. The piece exemplifies his fascination with the natural world and his ability to render it with a unique blend of realism and abstraction.