Two female heads in profile (1934) by Jean Dubuffet

Two female heads in profile - Jean Dubuffet - 1934

Artwork Information

TitleTwo female heads in profile
ArtistJean Dubuffet
Date1934
Art MovementExpressionism

About Two female heads in profile

The artwork titled “Two female heads in profile” was created by the artist Jean Dubuffet in the year 1934. This piece is recognized as part of the Expressionism movement and belongs to the genre of portraiture. Within the composition of the artwork, viewers are presented with two female figures, captured in profile.

The handling of the figures within the artwork is emblematic of Expressionism, where emotive distortions and exaggerated features serve to convey a subjective, internal perspective rather than aiming for objective realism. The colors appear bold and somewhat disjointed, further emphasizing the emotional resonance over physical accuracy. The figures are depicted with distinct facial features and contrasting expressions, indicative of Dubuffet’s early interest in capturing the human form. Despite the stylistic abstractions, the representation of the two profiles allows for an engagement with the subjects’ personalities or emotional states.

It is pertinent to note that Jean Dubuffet would later become associated with the Art Brut movement, which celebrated art outside the traditional norms of the era, often created by non-professional artists or those outside the mainstream artistic community. This particular piece, however, predates his involvement with Art Brut and aligns more with conventional Expressionist ideals.

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