The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse 1937

Curator: Looking at Fougeron’s “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse,” made with ink on paper, what hits you first? Editor: Chaos, raw fear. The horses are these monstrous, bulging things, and the riders seem barely able to cling on, as if they are one with the bestial force. Curator: This work really exemplifies Fougeron's commitment to depicting social issues and human suffering. We should remember that he lived through the Second World War. Editor: The medium absolutely conveys the message here. You wouldn't get the same feeling from something in color, or sculpture, would you? It feels incredibly immediate, like a nightmare committed to paper. Curator: Precisely, and Fougeron's technique amplifies that sense of unease. Editor: I find that reflecting on this work is almost exhausting, you know? Curator: It's certainly not a passive experience. It compels us to acknowledge the darker aspects of human existence, but with an artistic sensibility.