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Jean Dubuffet's 1953 painting 'La galante poursuite' documented in private collection

publication · 2026-04-22

Jean Dubuffet created the oil on masonite painting 'La galante poursuite (The Gallant Pursuit)' in 1953. Measuring 38-1⁄4 by 51-1⁄4 inches, the work resides in a private collection. Kent Pell photographed the artwork, with copyright managed by Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York and ADAGP, Paris. Documentation of this piece was published on June 9, 2016, at 12:43 pm through artcritical's platform. The painting represents a significant example of Dubuffet's mid-century artistic production. Its current private ownership status limits public access to the original work. The photographic record provides important visual documentation for scholars and enthusiasts. This entry contributes to the ongoing cataloging of Dubuffet's extensive artistic output.

Key facts

  • Jean Dubuffet painted 'La galante poursuite (The Gallant Pursuit)' in 1953
  • The artwork measures 38-1⁄4 x 51-1⁄4 inches
  • Medium is oil on masonite
  • The painting is held in a private collection
  • Kent Pell photographed the artwork
  • Copyright is held by Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York and ADAGP, Paris
  • Documentation was published on June 9, 2016 at 12:43 pm
  • The entry appears on artcritical's platform

Entities

Artists

  • Jean Dubuffet

Institutions

  • Artists Rights Society (ARS)
  • ADAGP
  • artcritical

Locations

  • New York
  • United States
  • Paris
  • France

Sources