Jean Fautrier

1898–1964

*Head of a Hostage* 1943–4
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Jean Fautrier (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ fotʁije]; May 16, 1898 – July 21, 1964) was a French painter, illustrator, printmaker, and sculptor. He was one of the most important practitioners of Tachisme.

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Reclining Woman IV
Jean Fautrier
c.1942, published c.1960–4

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Hostages on a Black Ground
Jean Fautrier
1946, published c.1960–4

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Dark Landscape
Jean Fautrier
c.1945–c.1960–4, published c.1960–4

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Violet Hostage
Jean Fautrier
1949, published c.1960–4

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Baby Mine
Jean Fautrier
1947, published c.1960–4

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The Executed
Jean Fautrier
c.1945, published c.1960–4

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Large Tragic Head
Jean Fautrier
1942
Head of a Hostage
Jean Fautrier
1943–4

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Jean Fautrier

1898–1964

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Reclining Woman IV

Hostages on a Black Ground

Dark Landscape

Violet Hostage

Baby Mine

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Head of a Hostage

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Reclining Woman IV

Hostages on a Black Ground

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