Portrait of Dr Dumouchelis a painting by Marcel Duchamp from 1910, during his youthful period, even before the artist turned to Cubism and the readymades. The artwork depicts his friend and doctor, Dr Dumouchel, in a composed, detached pose, with realistic features and accurate details. Here Duchamp experiments with light and shadow, seeking to render the depth and volume of the face while maintaining a certain formal essentiality. The portrait expresses the artist’s interest in the psychology of the sitter, showing a sensitivity in observing the details of the face and bearing.
This work represents a moment of transition in Duchamp’s career, in which academic training and youthful experimentation meet, anticipating his future conceptual innovations. The painting reflects Duchamp’s technical skill and his attention to the personality and individuality of his sitters.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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