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Jean Dubuffet. La métromanie, ou, Les dessous de la capitale (The Metromania, or, The Underbelly of the Capital)

Jean Dubuffet

La métromanie, ou, Les dessous de la capitale (The Metromania, or, The Underbelly of the Capital)

Published 1950 (printed 1949)

Book with transfer lithographs of fifteen drawings and of Dubuffet’s handwritten transcription of Paulhan’s text; publisher’s original covers of tan cloth over boards with foil-stamped title on front

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Author Jean Paulhan
Medium Book with transfer lithographs of fifteen drawings and of Dubuffet’s handwritten transcription of Paulhan’s text; publisher’s original covers of tan cloth over boards with foil-stamped title on front
Dimensions pages: 7 7/8 × 7 7/8 in. (20 × 20 cm); book (closed): 8 1/4 × 8 1/4 × 1/2 in. (21 × 21 × 1.3 cm)
Publisher Jean Dubuffet , Paris, Jean Paulhan , Paris
Printer Desjobert, Paris
Edition 150. Ten numbered 1–10 on A. G. Chabrol paper; 125 numbered 11–135 on gray paper; fifteen hors commerce on brown paper. This copy no. 5
Credit Gift of Helen and Sam Zell
Object number 469.2022
Department Drawings and Prints

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Jean Dubuffet

Jean Dubuffet

French, 1901–1985 751 works online

Jean Dubuffet’s work is marked by a rebellious attitude toward prevailing notions of high culture, beauty, and good taste. He began making art in earnest at age 41, after a stint in the army and a successful career as a wine merchant.

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