“Deux hommes nus” is a painting created by Bernard Buffet in 1947. This artwork belongs to the Expressionism and Miserablism art movements and falls under the genre of nude painting. The painting depicts two nude male figures, one seated and the other standing, rendered in Buffet’s characteristic stark and elongated style. The seated figure rests on a simple chair, legs spread, while the standing figure faces away with one hand on his hip. The background is minimalist, featuring a bare and somewhat textured wall with a wooden floor, underlining a sense of desolation and existential malaise. The monochromatic palette and emphasis on angular, gaunt forms evoke a somber, introspective mood, reflecting the themes prevalent in post-war Europe.
