Abstract Composition Lilacs, Pinks and Greens by Monique Prouté-Breton (1933–2024)

Imbued with the tactile warmth and intellectual rigor of mid-century European abstraction, this striking piece by French artist Monique Prouté-Breton showcases the artist’s masterful command of color and geometry. Known for her sophisticated printmaking and painterly depth—with works held in prestigious public institutions including the Bibliothèque nationale de France—Prouté-Breton constructs spaces that balance structural composition with organic fluidity.

Aesthetic & Composition

The painting presents a richly layered architectural landscape of form and tone. Bold linear accents in vivid red cut across planes of deep slate-purple, earthy ochres, and mossy greens, anchored by soft passages of muted pink and cream. The artist employs a textured, dynamic application of pigment, allowing underlying brushstrokes and structural strata to peek through. The interplay between rigid geometric blocks and organic, sweeping contours creates a sense of rhythmic movement across the canvas, reminiscent of a fragmented interior view or a structural urban study deconstructed into pure abstraction.

Condition & Presentation

Presented in excellent vintage condition, the work has been professionally mounted in a clean, contemporary natural oak floater frame that complements the warm undertones of the palette while giving the artwork a crisp, modern presence.

Dated 1956 and marked with her signature M.

H: 65cm x W: 54cm