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What is outsider art called now?
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What outsider art is called now varies. Because artists who produce outsider art often lack formal training and rely on innate skill, some people refer to their work as visionary art, self-taught art, intuitive art, grassroots art and naïve art. Another term for outsider art is "art brut." French artist Jean Dubuffet introduced the phrase in the 1940s to describe art produced by artists outside the mainstream. Art brut translates literally to "raw art." Shop a wide variety of outsider art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Napoleon at the Head of His Grande Armée, His Generals and the Prussian Hussars
Located in Cotignac, FR
Pencil, chalk and watercolour depiction of Napoleon at the head of his generals by French artist Jean Ducel. The work is signed bottom right.
A bold and graphic depiction of Napoleo...
Category
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Chalk, Crayon, Cardboard, Pencil, Watercolor
Rider, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
Artist Jaime Ellsworth depicts a sturdy white stallion with its face out of frame. A girl with a red skirt—also obscured from perspective—stands on its ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Be Yourself" Decorative Monochromatice Abstract Figurative Clay Sculpture
Located in East Quogue, NY
Yeonsoo Kim, "Be Yourself," Monochromatic black and white clay vessel, White stoneware, black underglaze, 11.5 × 12.5 × 13 inches.
Korean ceramic artist Yeonsoo Kim masterfully blen...
Category
Early 2000s Outsider Art Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware, Underglaze
THE MAPLE FOREST
Located in Kansas City, MO
Jay Patel
THE MAPLE FOREST
Acrylic on Board
Year: 2022
Size: 12x10x1.5in
Signed verso
COA provided
Ready to hang
Ref.: 924802-1114
"This vividly hued artwor...
Category
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
$182 Sale Price
26% Off
Noche Crist Nude Goddess Sculpture
Located in Washington, DC
One of a kind Goddess sculpture by Noche Crist (1909-2004). Noche Crist was an American artist born in Romania. Sculpture is made from polyester res...
Category
1970s Outsider Art Nude Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic Polymer
$563 Sale Price
24% Off
Amble, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments
A solitary horse stands prominently against a cream-colored background. Created with multiple layers of oil paint, the artwork boasts a unique texture, reveal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil