Plate from La Poupée 1936

"Plate from La Poupée" (1936) by Hans Bellmer is a disturbing yet captivating photographic study of a dismembered female figure. The image depicts a torso, limbs, and a doll-like head arranged on a bed, with fabric and other objects scattered around. Bellmer's work explores themes of the body, sexuality, and the grotesque, challenging traditional notions of beauty and femininity. His use of a constructed, fragmented body challenges the viewer to confront the unsettling aspects of human existence. Bellmer's work is considered a significant example of Surrealism, with strong ties to the photography of Man Ray and the paintings of Salvador Dalí.