French Anthropomorphic Art, Drawing on Paper

Details

Description

…A captivating piece of French Anthropomorphic Art*—a bold abstract bird rendered in vibrant acrylics on paper and ingeniously mounted on … Read more …A captivating piece of French Anthropomorphic Art*—a bold abstract bird rendered in vibrant acrylics on paper and ingeniously mounted on wheels. This whimsical kinetic creation embodies raw, unfiltered creativity with its intuitive form and playful mobility, suggesting both flight and earthbound movement.
Medium: Acrylic on paper, mounted on wheels
Dimensions: 17.5" H × 36" W
Artist: Simon (signed lower right)
Origin: France, discovered at Paris flea market
Condition: Good vintage condition with authentic patina. Vibrant acrylic colors remain bold and expressive. Minor wear adds to the piece's folk art character.
Why This Piece Stands Out
Signed by the artist "Simon," this kinetic painted bird captures the essence of Outsider Art through spontaneous brushwork and an imaginative interpretation of avian form. The gestural application reveals an artist working from pure instinct, while the addition of wheels transforms a static painting into a dynamic object—inviting interaction and bringing playful, unconventional spirit into your space.
The abstract qualities and naive execution place this firmly within the self-taught tradition. Little is known about the artist Simon, adding mystery and allure typical of treasured Outsider Art discoveries. Whether displayed as a statement piece in a contemporary interior or alongside other folk-art finds, this bird on wheels brings authentic joy and character to any collection.
** Anthropomorphic art is the practice of attributing human characteristics, behaviors, and forms to non-human subjects—animals, objects, natural forces, or abstract concepts. This includes depicting animals with human qualities like clothing and posture (seen in works by Beatrix Potter, Louis Wain, Cassius Marcellus Coolidge, and Grandville), personifying inanimate objects (as in Giuseppe Arcimboldo's portraits constructed from fruits and vegetables or the allegorical works of Hieronymus Bosch), and representing divine or abstract concepts in human form (such as ancient Egyptian deities or allegorical figures by artists like Cesare Ripa and Artemisia Gentileschi). Spanning from ancient religious iconography through medieval bestiaries to contemporary illustration and animation by artists like Beatrix Potter, Maurice Sendak, and modern furry art communities, anthropomorphic art serves to make the unfamiliar relatable, create satirical commentary on human behavior, explore boundaries between human and non-human, or simply engage viewers through imagination and whimsy.


The Paris Flea Market Provenance
Discovered at Paris's legendary flea markets—the storied hunting grounds for folk art and Outsider Art treasures—this piece carries the romance of rescue from obscurity. Each flea market find offers the thrill of discovery that galleries cannot replicate: unknown makers, mysterious origins, and authentic history converging in one remarkable object.
Perfect for: Folk art collectors, Outsider Art enthusiasts, anyone seeking unique statement pieces with authentic character and playful spiritClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses. See less