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Chic temps

Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet

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Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet, Chic temps. Reproduced for reference; rights reserved by the rights holder. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet artsdot.com/en/artists/jean-philippe-arthur-dubuffet/
Artist’s dates
1901 – 1985

Copyright This work is still under copyright. Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet died in 1985; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it remains in force until 2055. The image is shown here for classroom reference; rights remain with the rights holder.

Source: ArtsDot.com — accessed Sept. 25, 2026

Chic temps — Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet Part 1 · The artwork

In context

Chic temps — Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet

When might this have been painted?

  1. 1900
  2. 1910
  3. 1920
  4. 1930
  5. 1940
  6. 1950
  7. 1960
  8. 1970
  9. 1980

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 84 at death.

Shaded: the lifetime of Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet (1901–1985) every dated painting, decade by decade

First works: up to 1952 Main working years: 1952–1959 Late works: from 1959

Those three bands split the works this catalogue has a date for into a first quarter, a middle half and a last quarter. They are not the artist’s complete output: a thin stretch may be a gap in the record rather than a quiet spell. The same years with the artist’s life laid along them

This record has no exact year on file — using the artist's lifetime and the work's style, what decade would you guess?

Compare with

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Black #050202

    Catalogued palette

    • #050202
    • #302022
    • #503E40
    • #180D0E

    These colours inside the artist’s whole palette Find other paintings by colour

    Palette
    Monochrome The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Black
    Intensity
    Monochromatic How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Serene How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Strong Color Unity How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Deep_shadow How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Muted How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Where in the world is this painting looked at?

    • under 1%
    • 1–3%
    • 3–8%
    • 8–20%
    • 20% and over
    This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet over the last twelve months — 11 countries in all. Where these figures come from

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 China 69.3%
    2. 2 United States of America 11.8%
    3. 3 Germany 3.9%
    4. 4 France 3.9%
    5. 5 United Kingdom 3.9%
    6. 6 Italy 2.4%
    7. 7 Spain 1.6%
    8. 8 Indonesia 0.8%
    9. 9 Morocco 0.8%
    10. 10 Norway 0.8%
    11. · 1 other countries 0.8%

    Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

    The 20 most looked-at works by Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet

    1. 1 The Cow with the Subtile Nose 4.9%
    2. 2 The Cow With The Subtle Nose, 1954 4.2%
    3. 3 Life without the man III, 1960 3.5%
    4. 4 Grand Maitre of the Outsider, 1947 2.8%
    5. 5 Actor in a Ruff, 1961 2.1%
    6. 6 Sketchbook El Golea, II, 1948 2.1%
    7. 7 Bodies of Women (Corps de dames), 1950 2.1%
    8. 8 Monsieur Plume with Creases in his Trousers (Portrait of Henri Michaux), 1947 1.4%
    9. 9 Grand jazz band 1.4%
    10. 10 Crossed Arms, 1955 1.4%
    11. 11 Petite musique pour Edith (A Little Musical Number for Edith), 1946 1.4%
    12. 12 Primordial Vegetation (Végétation primordiale) from the portfolio Sites and Paths (Sites et chaussées) from Phenomena (Les Phénomènes), 1959 1.4%
    13. 13 The low hours 1.4%
    14. 14 Water Work (Travail d'eau) from the portfolio Waters, Stones, Sand (Eaux, Pierres, Sable) from Phenomena (Les Phénomènes), 1959 1.4%
    15. 15 Restrained Animation (Animation contenue), 1959 1.4%
    16. 16 Vegetation (Végétation), 1953 1.4%
    17. 17 Mire G21, 1983 1.4%
    18. 18 Epidermis (Épiderme), 1960 1.4%
    19. 19 Waiting (Attente), 1959 1.4%
    20. — Chic temps this painting 0.0%

    Together these works take 38.5% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 425 works by this artist, of which 100 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month

    Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

    Source: ArtsDot.com — accessed Sept. 25, 2026

    Chic temps — Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet Part 2 · In context

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet

    Born in Le Havre, France

    early life and career

    jean philippe arthur dubuffet, a french painter and sculptor, was born on july 31, 1901, in le havre, france. his family, wholesale wine merchants, belonged to the wealthy bourgeoisie. in 1918, dubuffet moved to paris to study painting at the académie julian, where he befriended artists like juan gris, andré masson, and fernand léger.

    artistic evolution

    after a brief stint at the académie, dubuffet continued his artistic journey independently. he developed interests in music, poetry, and ancient languages. in 1934, he resumed painting, creating a series of portraits that emphasized art historical vogues. however, he stopped again to focus on his wine business during the german occupation of france.

    founding art brut

    in 1942, dubuffet devoted himself to art once more. he drew inspiration from everyday life, often featuring individuals in cramped spaces, which had a distinct psychological impact on viewers. his first solo show at the galerie rené drouin in paris (1944) marked his third attempt to become an established artist.

    notable works and techniques

    * jean fautrier's paintings (1945) influenced dubuffet to use thick oil paint mixed with materials like mud, sand, and coal dust. * his series hautes pâtes (thick impastoes), exhibited in 1946 at the galerie rené drouin, showcased his innovative impasto technique.

    international recognition

    dubuffet's association with pierre matisse, a prominent dealer of contemporary european art in america, led to rapid success in the american art market. his work was featured alongside artists like picasso, braque, and rouault at the gallery exhibit.

    legacy

    * dubuffet's pioneering role in the art brut movement has left an indelible mark on the art world. * his use of unconventional materials and techniques continues to inspire artists worldwide.

    view jean philippe arthur dubuffet's artworks on AllPaintingsStore: https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/jean-philippe-arthur-dubuffet

    explore the musée maurice denis, a french post-impressionism museum, on AllPaintingsStore: https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@@/d3aue3

    discover more about jean fautrier's influence on dubuffet's work: https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@@/7z9rsr-fernand-leger-the-baluster

    key dates: july 31, 1901: born in le havre, france may 12, 1985: passed away notable art movement: * art brut, founded by jean philippe arthur dubuffet

    Where to read more

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Dubuffet, Jean Philippe Arthur. Chic temps. n.d., https://artsdot.com/en/art/jean-philippe-arthur-dubuffet-chic-temps-9HTK87-en/
    APA
    Dubuffet, Jean Philippe Arthur (n.d.). Chic temps [Painting]. https://artsdot.com/en/art/jean-philippe-arthur-dubuffet-chic-temps-9HTK87-en/
    Chicago
    Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet. Chic temps. n.d. https://artsdot.com/en/art/jean-philippe-arthur-dubuffet-chic-temps-9HTK87-en/
    Harvard
    Dubuffet, Jean Philippe Arthur (n.d.) Chic temps. Available at: https://artsdot.com/en/art/jean-philippe-arthur-dubuffet-chic-temps-9HTK87-en/

    Source: ArtsDot.com — accessed Sept. 25, 2026

    Chic temps — Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet Part 3 · Artist and museum

    Look closely

    Chic temps — Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Look back at Six Fish and Bird (1943), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?
    5. If you could ask the artist one question about this work, what would it be?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.

    Source: ArtsDot.com — accessed Sept. 25, 2026

    Chic temps — Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet Part 4 · Look closely

    Questions & Answers

    Is "Chic temps" free of copyright?

    The copyright answer for "Chic temps" by Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

    How do I preview a reproduction of "Chic temps" by Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet?

    To preview a reproduction of "Chic temps" by Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet, open the artwork's Preview page.

    Is there a slideshow for "Chic temps" by Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet?

    A slideshow is available: the Diaporama page of "Chic temps" by Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet.