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Jean Dubuffet's 1954 painting Vache la belle muflée documented in private collection

publication · 2026-04-22

Jean Dubuffet created Vache la belle muflée/Cow with the Beautiful Muzzle in 1954, an oil on canvas measuring 45-5/8 by 35 inches. The work resides in a private collection, with photography by Kent Pell documenting the piece. Artist rights are managed by Artists Rights Society (ARS) in New York and ADAGP in Paris. This information was published on June 9, 2016, through artcritical's platform. The painting represents Dubuffet's exploration of Art Brut aesthetics during his mature period. Documentation of privately held works provides important visibility for art historical research. The specific dimensions and medium details offer technical insight into Dubuffet's working methods.

Key facts

  • Jean Dubuffet painted Vache la belle muflée/Cow with the Beautiful Muzzle in 1954
  • The work measures 45-5/8 x 35 inches
  • Medium is oil on canvas
  • The painting is held in a private collection
  • Kent Pell photographed the artwork
  • Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York manages rights
  • ADAGP, Paris also manages rights
  • Information was published on June 9, 2016

Entities

Artists

  • Jean Dubuffet
  • Kent Pell

Institutions

  • Artists Rights Society (ARS)
  • ADAGP
  • artcritical

Locations

  • New York
  • Paris

Sources