Faste 1959

jeandubuffet

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natural stone pattern

rippled sketch texture

natural shape and form

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possibly oil pastel

carved into stone

organic pattern

watercolour bleed

natural texture

organic texture

watercolor

"Faste" is a 1959 work by French artist Jean Dubuffet (1901–1985). This abstract lithograph, created in a style characteristic of Dubuffet’s Art Brut movement, is a fascinating exploration of texture and materiality. The piece, primarily in brown tones with hints of gold, evokes the rough, unrefined surfaces of the natural world. Dubuffet was interested in showcasing the raw, untamed aspects of art, celebrating the spontaneity and authenticity of everyday life. His work stands as a testament to the power of the unconventional and the beauty found in the seemingly ordinary.