Sketchbook 1946

hansbellmer

drawing

amateur sketch

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

text

personal sketchbook

detailed observational sketch

sketch

line

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

initial sketch

"Sketchbook" (1946) is a pencil drawing by German artist Hans Bellmer (1902-1975). The drawing is characteristic of Bellmer's style, which is known for its exploration of the human form and its distortions. The subject matter is a female figure, rendered in a fragmented and surreal manner, showcasing Bellmer's signature exploration of the body's form. The drawing is made on a page of gridded notebook paper, which enhances the sense of distortion and fragmentation.