Important object discovered by Jean Fautrier
it is not unusual, that works of art for lie dormant in collections for years or even decades until they resurface by chance and and attract attention. After following on the recommendation of an invitation to a special Bauhaus villa in Essen , we discovered a work of art that which had apparently previously been overlooked by a Cologne auction house. The painting by the French artist Jean Fautrier (1898 - 1964) entitled "Les Arbres" (The Trees) dates from one of his most exciting creative periods. We have were able to establish the authenticity of the artwork, which was created in 1940, by comparing it with the artist's catalogue of works . His art is often interpreted as a political statement against the oppression and cruelty of war. Members of the Resistance went to his studio in Paris and .
Art in the shadow of history: "Les Arbres" and the time of war
"Les Arbres" was created during the German occupation of France. it stands alongside Fautrier's well-known series of works "Les Otages" (The Hostages). The painting shows an abstract depiction of trees, painted in a gloomy and threatening style. Small patches of vibrant green color punctuate the painting how glimmers of hope in dark times. The bold brushstrokes and the restless composition convey a sense of despair and destruction that corresponds to the climate of the time. Fautrier demonstrates here his talent for conveying complex emotions and profound themes through abstract imagery, and creating a object that expresses both contemporary political meaning and timeless human sentiment.
Jean Fautrier - Master of Informal Art
Jean Fautrier was a French painter and one of the most important representatives of Art Informel. He studied art at the École des Beaux-Arts in Geneva and and later at the Académie Julian in Paris. Fautrier is often associated with other important artists of his time how Jean Dubuffet and Alberto Giacometti. His contribution to 20th century art lies in his innovative approach to abstraction and his ability to integrate emotional and political themes into his art. This artistic achievement was recognized in 1960 when he on was awarded the prestigious Grand Prize for Painting at the 30th Venice Biennale.
Fautrier's legacy in the history of art
Jean Fautrier's abstract depiction of trees from the time of the German occupation of France reflects the fears and hopes of the turbulent period. His works remain relevant testimonies to his artistic sensibility and his commitment for to the human experience in times of conflict.
Jean Fautrier on 25. Mai in our large hall auction
We are therefore particularly pleased to be able to offer this magnificent object by Jean Fautrier in our hall auction on 25 Mai .
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