Chevalier d'ombre (Shadow Knight) 1954

"Chevalier d'ombre (Shadow Knight)" is a 1954 sculpture by Jean Dubuffet, a French artist known for his Art Brut style. The sculpture is crafted from a rough, textured material, resembling a jagged, organic form. It is reminiscent of a figure, with a head-like element atop a body-like form, yet it is also abstract and evocative of natural elements, possibly a tree or a rock formation. The work exemplifies Dubuffet's exploration of unconventional materials and forms, challenging traditional notions of beauty and aesthetic.