The Doll (Maquette for The Doll's Games) 1938

"The Doll (Maquette for The Doll's Games)" is a 1938 sculpture by German artist Hans Bellmer (1902-1975). Known for his surrealist and disturbing creations, Bellmer explored themes of the female form, sexuality, and the grotesque. This maquette, a small-scale model, depicts a female figure constructed from disjointed body parts, creating a disturbing and unsettling image. The doll's distorted anatomy and unnatural pose, as well as its placement against a natural background, contribute to the unsettling nature of the piece.