Sketchbook 1946

This pencil drawing, created in 1946 by German artist Hans Bellmer, showcases his signature style of surrealism. The sketch, likely from a sketchbook, depicts a fragmented female form, manipulated and contorted, suggesting themes of the body and its limits. Bellmer's work often explores the boundaries of beauty and the grotesque, challenging traditional notions of human form and sexuality. The use of grid paper as a background adds a layer of abstraction to the already surreal image, further emphasizing the artist's fascination with the interplay of form and structure.