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Des Mots! Des Mots!

Des Mots! Des Mots!, by Abel-Truchet, ink, 1896
Des Mots! Des Mots!, by Abel-Truchet, ink, 1896

Des Mots! Des Mots! is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Abel-Truchet. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Des Mots!

Inscription
Inscribed:lower right stone: AbelTruchet; upper right stone: DES MOTS!! / DES MOTS!! / PIECE EN UN ACTE, EN VERS / DE MMrs Charles QUINEL et / Rene DUBREUIL / Représentée au théâtre de l'OEUVRE / le 7 Janvier 1896; lower left printed: Paris, Imp. Eugène Verneau, 108, r. Folie-Méricourt.

About this work

Overview

Des Mots! Des Mots! is a 1896 lithograph by Abel-Truchet, executed in brown ink on green wove paper.

Technique & Style

The print showcases the artist's use of lithography, a technique that allows for expressive and varied textures. Simple letters and shapes are arranged to convey a sense of dynamic energy, diverging from traditional representational art forms prevalent during this period.

Subject & Meaning

The composition features words and shapes that appear to be in motion, creating a sense of tension and activity. The artist's use of abstracted forms and typography invites the viewer to consider the relationship between language and visual representation.

Debout, les Morts!
Debout, les Morts!, Jean-Louis Forain

Artist & collection

Portrait of Abel-Truchet

Artist

Abel-Truchet

Abel-Truchet (1900–1900) was an artist.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Des Mots! Des Mots!?

Des Mots! Des Mots! was painted by Abel-Truchet in 1896.

Where can I see Des Mots! Des Mots!?

Des Mots! Des Mots! is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Des Mots! Des Mots!?

Des Mots! Des Mots! is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Des Mots! Des Mots!?

Museum-quality prints of Des Mots! Des Mots! are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.