Diabolo 1950

"Diabolo" (1950) is a bronze sculpture by French artist Germaine Richier. The elongated figure is an example of Richier's later style, where she used figurative elements with grotesque and distorted features, resulting in abstract forms. The sculpture depicts a human figure bound by strings, evoking themes of vulnerability, entrapment, and the human condition. Richier's artistic style is often associated with Expressionism and Existentialism, which heavily influenced her works. This sculpture showcases her mastery in capturing the tension between the human form and its limitations.