Suzanne Jean, Fonds Marins, Oil Painting on Canvas, 1952

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About This Piece

This captivating oil painting on canvas by French artist Suzanne Jean, titled Fonds Marins (Underwater) and dated 1952, presents a dynamic abstract composition of curves and circles layered over vertical stripes, anchored by a red form reminiscent of a face. Vivid reds, oranges, and yellows contrast with cool purples and blues, evoking the shifting essence of ocean waves. Subtle surrealist maritime elements appear throughout, with small round shapes resembling fish eyes and seashells gathered at the centre, creating a dreamlike seascape. Jean employs an arresting array of techniques, layering textured brushstrokes over deep patches of colour to evoke a rich and vibrant underwater landscape.

Though little is known of Suzanne Jean’s artistic career, this work clearly engages with the artistic movements shaping 1950s France. The interplay of geometric forms and colourful textures reflects the abstract experimentation of the Second School of Paris, while surrealist maritime imagery draws parallels with the works of Leonora Carrington or Leonor Fini.

Coming from the Bismuth-Etcheverry collection, this distinctive piece is signed and dated on the front, with the title and artist's signature on the back, and remains mounted in its original artist’s frame.

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Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	France
Style	Abstraction, French, Modernist
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Dimensions with frame: 57 x 48 cmCanvas dimensions: 55 x 46 cmMounted in its original artist's frameSigned and dated at the front, signed and titled at the backProvenance: Collection Bismusth-Etcheverry, France
Product Code	XZB-2042762
Materials	Oil on Canvas
Color	Green, orange, red, yellow
Width	48 cm 48 cm
Depth	3 cm 3 cm
Height	57 cm 57 cm

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