Jacques Démoulin (1905-1991) - Ruelle Animée





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Jacques Démoulin, Ruelle Animée, gouache on paper, 48 × 32 cm, signed, original edition, 1950, framed, France, architectural urban scene in Expressionism.
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Discover the expressive strength and the distinctive vision of Jacques Démoulin (1905-1991) through this dynamic gouache on paper. The image reveals a lively urban scene, probably a alley or a corner of a Parisian neighborhood captured with remarkable energy and spontaneity.
Démoulin uses gouache with a clearly asserted gestural freedom. The shapes of the buildings are suggested by blocks of vibrant color and bold outlines, creating a relief and depth effect. The color palette is bold and contrasting, with strokes of sky blue piercing through the dark masses, warm ochres beside greens and more muted browns.
The composition is focused and immersive, placing us at the heart of this alley. One perceives a living atmosphere, almost in motion, thanks to the expressive treatment of forms and the juxtaposition of colors. The artist is not seeking literal representation, but rather to convey a sensation, an intense urban ambiance.
Artist: Jacques DÉMOULIN (1905-1991)
Suggested title: Lively Alley
Technique: Gouache on paper
Dimensions: 48 cm by 32 cm
Period: 1940s-1950s (estimation based on style)
Signature: Visible at the bottom of the artwork
Discover the expressive strength and the distinctive vision of Jacques Démoulin (1905-1991) through this dynamic gouache on paper. The image reveals a lively urban scene, probably a alley or a corner of a Parisian neighborhood captured with remarkable energy and spontaneity.
Démoulin uses gouache with a clearly asserted gestural freedom. The shapes of the buildings are suggested by blocks of vibrant color and bold outlines, creating a relief and depth effect. The color palette is bold and contrasting, with strokes of sky blue piercing through the dark masses, warm ochres beside greens and more muted browns.
The composition is focused and immersive, placing us at the heart of this alley. One perceives a living atmosphere, almost in motion, thanks to the expressive treatment of forms and the juxtaposition of colors. The artist is not seeking literal representation, but rather to convey a sensation, an intense urban ambiance.
Artist: Jacques DÉMOULIN (1905-1991)
Suggested title: Lively Alley
Technique: Gouache on paper
Dimensions: 48 cm by 32 cm
Period: 1940s-1950s (estimation based on style)
Signature: Visible at the bottom of the artwork

