Artwork
We Don't Know Where We're Going, But We're On The Way

We Don't Know Where We're Going, But We're On The Way is an unspecified painting by the Art Brut artist Edouard Antonin Vysekal. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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Overview
Edouard Antonin Vysekal's 1918 painting 'We Don't Know Where We're Going, But We're On The Way' is a representative work of the art brut movement, currently held in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two contemplative figures standing together, lost in thought. A woman in a blue dress and brown vest stands beside a man in a blue shirt with a white collar and bow tie, set against a warm yellow background with indistinct images.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its simple, direct representation of the figures and its muted color palette, aligning with the art brut movement's emphasis on raw, unrefined expression.
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Artist
Edouard Vysekal (1890 – December 2, 1939) was a Bohemia-born American painter and art educator. He was active in Chicago and Southern California.










