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This captivating oil painting on canvas by French artist Suzanne Jean, titled Fonds Marins (Underwater) and dated 1952, presents a …
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This captivating oil painting on canvas by French artist Suzanne Jean, titled Fonds Marins (Underwater) and dated 1952, presents a dynamic abstract composition of curves and circles layered over vertical stripes, anchored by a red form reminiscent of a face. Vivid reds, oranges, and yellows contrast with cool purples and blues, evoking the shifting essence of ocean waves. Subtle surrealist maritime elements appear throughout, with small round shapes resembling fish eyes and seashells gathered at the centre, creating a dreamlike seascape. Jean employs an arresting array of techniques, layering textured brushstrokes over deep patches of colour to evoke a rich and vibrant underwater landscape.
Though little is known of Suzanne Jean’s artistic career, this work clearly engages with the artistic movements shaping 1950s France. The interplay of geometric forms and colourful textures reflects the abstract experimentation of the Second School of Paris, while surrealist maritime imagery draws parallels with the works of Leonora Carrington or Leonor Fini.
Coming from the Bismuth-Etcheverry collection, this distinctive piece is signed and dated on the front, with the title and artist's signature on the back, and remains mounted in its original artist’s frame.
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- Dimensions
- 18.9ʺW × 1.18ʺD × 22.44ʺH
- Styles
- Modern
- Art Subjects
- Abstract
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs\. Dimensions with frame: 57 x 48 cmCanvas dimensions: 55 x 46 cmMounted in its original artist's frameSigned and dated at the front, signed and titled at the backProvenance: Collection Bismusth-Etcheverry, France less
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