Small Contemporary Painting By Karibou - A L'interdit Nul N'est Tenu ([No one is bound to the forbidden]) -14¼" x 14¼"

A l'interdit nul n'est tenu [No One Is Bound to the Forbidden] is an oil on cardboard worked in short, buttery strokes with a soft, tactile impasto. This charming painting depicts four dogs nestled together on a couch, their fluffy forms rendered with gentle, impressionistic brushwork. A golden dog sits at the center, flanked by a dark charcoal companion on one side and two pale, cloud-like dogs on the other, all resting against a cool blue cushion. Behind them, a warm peach-pink backdrop glows softly, giving the scene a cozy, end-of-day warmth. The overall effect is tender and harmonious, capturing the easy companionship of animals sharing a quiet moment together. Nothing in the composition distracts from the huddled group, giving the scene an intimate, frontal presence.

The mood is tender yet quietly enigmatic. The warm background lends a gentle glow, while the loose, dappled brushwork keeps the dogs hovering between recognition and reverie. The aphoristic title introduces a wink of mischief - is the couch forbidden, and are they knowingly breaking the rule? - suggesting a gentle freedom from constraint. The gathering ultimately reads as a circle of companions perfectly at ease, sharing a moment of calm rebellion and contented closeness. 

Light wear.
Approx. overall 14¼" high x 14¼" wide x ¾" thick 
Approx. overall 36cm high x 36cm wide x 2cm thick