The Jewess 1943

"The Jewess" (1943) by Jean Fautrier, is a striking example of Art Informel. This abstract artwork, currently housed in the Georges Pompidou Center, Paris, is characterized by its rough, gestural application of paint. Fautrier's use of thick impasto creates a textured surface, resembling a weathered rock formation. The dominant ochre and pale pink tones create a sense of both warmth and desolation. A single, bold stroke of crimson red cuts through the composition, symbolizing the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity.