Dépouille 1945

"Dépouille" (1945) by Jean Fautrier is an abstract painting characterized by its textured surface and muted color palette. The artwork features two large, organic forms rendered in a combination of pale browns, grays, and greens, suggesting the remnants of a decaying body. This piece, created just after World War II, exemplifies Fautrier's "Oeuvre" period, where he explored themes of destruction and loss through a distinctive style that incorporated materials like sand and grit into his paintings. "Dépouille" is a haunting reminder of the devastation of war and the fragility of life.