Who painted Des Mots! Des Mots!?

Des Mots! Des Mots! was painted by Abel-Truchet in 1896.

Where can I see Des Mots! Des Mots!?

Des Mots! Des Mots! is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Des Mots! Des Mots!?

Des Mots! Des Mots! is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Des Mots! Des Mots!

Abel-Truchet , 1896

Des Mots! Des Mots! is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Abel-Truchet. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Des Mots!

About this work

Overview

Des Mots! Des Mots! is a 1896 lithograph by Abel-Truchet, executed in brown ink on green wove paper.

Technique & Style

The print showcases the artist's use of lithography, a technique that allows for expressive and varied textures. Simple letters and shapes are arranged to convey a sense of dynamic energy, diverging from traditional representational art forms prevalent during this period.

Subject & Meaning

The composition features words and shapes that appear to be in motion, creating a sense of tension and activity. The artist's use of abstracted forms and typography invites the viewer to consider the relationship between language and visual representation.