Songes 1959

jeandubuffet

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natural stone pattern

rippled sketch texture

naturalistic pattern

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textured

carved into stone

organic pattern

wooden texture

natural texture

layered pattern

organic texture

"Songes" (1959) is an abstract artwork by Jean Dubuffet (1901-1985), renowned for his exploration of non-representational art. Dubuffet's "Art Brut" (raw art) movement celebrated unconventional art forms and challenged traditional artistic conventions. This piece showcases his signature textural style, resembling a rough, uneven surface with speckled pigments. The monochromatic palette, with its dominance of browns and grays, further emphasizes the tactile and earthy qualities of the artwork.