Woman Machine-Gunner in a State of Grace 1954

"Woman Machine-Gunner in a State of Grace" is a 1954 etching by German artist Hans Bellmer. This work is representative of Bellmer's signature style, which explored the relationship between the human form and machinery. The artwork's title suggests a juxtaposition of feminine vulnerability and masculine power. The drawing depicts a distorted, fragmented female figure, resembling a mechanical device, creating a disconcerting visual effect that engages the viewer on an intellectual and emotional level.