Gérard DEUQUET (1940) - Oneiric and Symbolic Turtle

Gérard Deuquet (born in 1940) is a French painter whose work lies at the crossroads of surrealism and magical realism. His compositions, with their sculpted volumes and enigmatic atmospheres, invite the viewer on an inner journey where the animal world becomes symbol and metaphor.

This large-format oil on canvas depicts a monumental turtle with clean, geometric forms, set against a celestial landscape of ocher and green tones. The composition, both simple and full of meaning, demonstrates Deuquet's mastery in the art of symbolic staging.

• Technique: Oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 78 × 99 cm
• Subject: Dreamlike and symbolic turtle
• Signature: Signed lower right
• Period: 20th century
• Condition: Requires slight restoration

This work is offered by PACART after verification of its authenticity and stylistic coherence.