Le couple
Category
PaintingTechnique
Oil on canvasPeriod
End of the 20th centuryDimensions
61 cm x 50 cm
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Artwork information
Category
PaintingTechnique
Oil on canvasPeriod
End of the 20th centuryDimensions
61 cm x 50 cmDimensions with frame71.5 cm x 60 cm
Signature
Signed lower rightState of conservation
Very goodFraming
YesLocation
Toulouse, FranceDescription
"The Couple" by Jean Louis Toutain (1948-2008)
Oil on canvas, signed at the bottom right. Painting sold framed.
"The Couple" is an iconic piece by Jean Louis Toutain that celebrates love and complicity. Through rounded forms and fluid movement, the artist captures a vibrant energy. The faces, deliberately reduced to minimalist outlines, give way to gesture and attitude, moving away from the emphasis on appearance. This absence of facial details highlights the artist's message: the expression of joie de vivre and happiness takes precedence over the superficial.
The work invites contemplation of pure and simple love, while bringing a touch of modernity and sensitivity. Ideal for those seeking a piece full of life and emotion, "The Couple" will enrich any space with its subtle beauty and positive energy. A perfect addition to any art collection.
The artist
Bio
Jean-Louis Toutain is a French sculptor, born in Toulouse in 1948. Since his childhood Jean-Louis likes the contact of the material and to rethink the world.
After attending the Beaux-Arts, Jean-Louis Toutain is oriented and illustrated in several artistic practices but he does not seem to really find his way. It was only in 1987 that he decided to devote himself solely to sculpture.
He is inspired by great names in the history of art, such as Niki de Saint-Phalle and Fernando Botero, whose creations inspire him daily.
Jean-Louis' work takes simple motifs in order to address and touch a wide audience. Jean-Louis Toutain's work is just like his creations, humble and easy to access, for children and adults alike.
Jean-Louis Toutain's work has been shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions in various French art galleries, and the artist has also received numerous awards during his long career. Jean-Louis Toutain died in 2008.
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