Small Contemporary Painting By Karibou - Une Joute (A Joust) - 15" x 15"

Une joute [A joust] is a small oil on cardboard painted in soft, impressionistic strokes. A child in a russet dress and straw-colored hat stands in tall, sunlit grass before a screen of pale green trees, while a small black cat and a bright yellow duckling face one another in the foreground, their standoff forming the scene’s quiet drama. The palette leans to silvery greens, olive, and ochre, lifted by touches of sky-blue, russet, and inky black. The brushwork is loose and dappled, with gently blurred edges that suggest movement in the grass and leaves. Presented under a simple mat with a light wood frame.

The mood is tender and unhurried, a summer reverie caught between play and watchfulness. Light filters through the trees like a soft veil, and the tiny “joust” between the animals adds a note of mischief without disturbing the calm. It feels intimate and remembered, as if one were revisiting a favorite field from childhood; the air seems warm, the grass whispering, the moment poised and timeless.

This charming painting, with its soft colors and storybook feel, brings a gentle sense of adventure into any room. It works beautifully on a gallery wall, in a child’s room, or in a cozy reading corner where its playful scene can spark the imagination. Its warm, narrative quality adds a touch of whimsy to the home, like a page from a beloved tale come to life.

Light wear.
Approx. overall 15" high x 15" wide x ¾" thick 
Approx. overall 38cm high x 38cm wide x 2cm thick