Abstract composition signed "Doucet" Technique: Oil and gouache on paper Dimensions: 23 cm × 31 cm Signature: Signed bottom right Doucet Condition: The artwork shows traces typical of a paper support: slight waviness at the edges, a few discreet signs of wear (micro-scratches, small creases) – generally in good condition for this format. Style / visual remarks: • Work with a lyrical or expressionist abstract tendency, playing with organic volumes, free forms, and areas of color contrast. • Captivating small format due to its gestural freedom, this oil on paper signed "Doucet" invites the viewer on a colorful inner journey. Perfect for modern art collectors or fans of CoBrA / lyrical abstraction. To be framed with care. ⸻ Jacques Doucet (1924 – 1994), French painter of lyrical abstraction / CoBrA • Jacques Doucet was born in 1924 in Boulogne-sur-Seine (or Boulogne-Billancourt) and passed away on March 11, 1994, in Paris. • At a very young age, he became passionate about poetry and drawing. In 1941, he met the poet and painter Max Jacob in Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire, who encouraged him in his artistic choices. • During World War II, he became politically engaged; he was denounced and incarcerated (notably at Santé). This episode profoundly marked his artistic sensitivity. • After the Liberation, he resumed painting. He exhibited as early as 1943 and 1944 at the Salon d’Automne. • In 1947 he went to Budapest, where he met the painter Corneille; he joined the Dutch group "Reflex" thanks to this connection. • He joined the CoBrA movement in 1948, becoming one of the few French painters affiliated with this group (along with Atlan). He participated in CoBrA exhibitions, notably in Amsterdam (1949) and Liège (1951). • His artistic language oscillated between abstraction and figuration, but always with strong freedom of gesture, experimentation with material, collage, scratching, impastos, and integration of varied materials. • In the 1960s-1970s, his research intensified towards materiality and the poetry of signs: he created collages, "petrifications" (aggregation of fragments, resin, various objects) and was inspired by children's drawings, graffiti, and primitive art. • He regularly exhibited in France, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden. His works are in several modern public collections (Paris, Valence, Toulouse; Aalborg, Silkeborg in Denmark; Stockholm, etc.). • He is sometimes described as the "French CoBrA" for his singular affiliation with CoBrA while having a French origin. • After his death, his works continue to be shown (posthumous exhibitions, specialized galleries) and studied. Recommended products Provided by Type: Mixed composition Genre: Abstract Features: Paper Theme: Abstract Country of origin: France