Jean Miotte - A pictorial dance, a celebration of gesture

Jean Miotte (1924-2016), New School of Paris

"Composition"

Gouache on Arches paper

Signed lower right

Excellent condition

Dimensions 40 x 40 cm – framed 60 x 60 cm

Artwork Description:

This work is firmly rooted in the realm of lyrical abstraction, where gesture takes precedence.
The composition is dominated by broad, dynamic, almost calligraphic black brushstrokes. They structure the space and create an impression of rapid movement, like gestures captured in a fleeting moment. These black forms contrast sharply with the warmer areas.

The palette, centered on earthy tones—ochres, browns, and oranges—is enlivened by a red focal point. This draws the eye and accentuates the visual impact. The colors overlap and blend, bearing witness to a gestural and spontaneous approach.

An almost physical, palpable energy emanates from this work. The forms seem to intersect and respond to one another in a single movement. The colored matter appears alive, in perpetual transformation. A fertile tension arises between control and surrender.
The whole evokes an abstract choreography, made up of impulses (rapid and energetic gestures) and breaths (visual pauses and more serene areas).

A pictorial dance, a true celebration of gesture.

Public Collections
Miotte's works are featured in numerous museums in France—including the Museum of Modern Art, Paris; the National Library of France, Dunkirk; and Saint-Omer—and abroad: Cologne, Berlin, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore, and more. He founded his own foundation in 2002, now based in Fribourg.

Conservation Framing
The artwork has been framed using materials specifically designed for its conservation.

Protection against dust and humidity is ensured by a carefully sealed mount. UV-resistant technical glass helps to preserve the colors over time. The pH-neutral, acid-free mat is suitable for the artwork's conservation.

This framing provides lasting protection for the artwork while respecting its presentation and integrity.

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