The artwork, titled “Tete the Clown,” was created by Bernard Buffet in 1955. It belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is a portrait genre piece.
The artwork features a clown with exaggerated and distorted facial features, characteristic of the Expressionist style. The clown’s face is elongated with a prominent red nose and a smaller green triangle below the mouth. Deep, dark lines define the facial structure, adding a somber and intense expression. The background is a textured blue hue, which contrasts starkly with the clown’s orange hair and the black and white attire. The signature of Bernard Buffet is visible on the left side of the artwork, adding authenticity to the piece. The overall impression evokes a sense of melancholy and introspection, typical of many Expressionist works.
