Repriseuse de chaussette (Darner of Socks) 1945

"Repriseuse de chaussette (Darner of Socks)" is a 1945 painting by Jean Dubuffet, an artist known for his "Art Brut" style. This piece displays Dubuffet’s interest in ordinary people and their activities. The work depicts a woman, possibly a housewife, in the act of mending socks, a humble task imbued with meaning by the artist's unique visual style. Dubuffet's use of textured paint and earthy colors creates a rough, almost sculptural surface, giving the painting a sense of immediacy and authenticity. This style, often referred to as "Art Brut," sought to celebrate the raw, unrefined artistic expressions of the marginalized and self-taught.