Chevaux de mer 1955

This print, Chevaux de mer, by René Duvillier presents us with a striking arrangement of shapes and colors. The composition is dominated by an intense blue-black form that evokes movement and fluidity, contrasted against a muted off-white background. This visual interplay creates an intriguing tension that draws the eye. Duvillier’s work here flirts with the abstract, challenging our perception of form and space. The two rust coloured shapes punctuate the composition and push against a stable interpretation by hinting at a landscape or horizon, inviting us to engage in a process of decoding. The title, translating to "sea horses," gives us a clue, yet the forms resist easy interpretation. This ambiguity is crucial; it destabilizes fixed meanings and opens the work to multiple readings. Through this dance of abstraction and suggestion, Duvillier prompts us to question the nature of representation itself. The print challenges us to look beyond the surface and delve into the fluidity of interpretation.