Texte de terre 1959

"Texte de terre" (1959) is an abstract print by the French artist Jean Dubuffet (1901-1985). Dubuffet's work often explored the textures and patterns found in the natural world, and this piece exemplifies his interest in the visual language of earth and rock. The print's surface evokes a sense of rough, granular material, suggesting a close-up view of soil or sand. This work is characteristic of Dubuffet's artistic style, known as Art Brut, which celebrates raw, unsophisticated expression and challenges traditional art conventions.