The Hard-Working Family at Work 1963

"The Hard-Working Family at Work" is a 1963 drawing by German Surrealist artist Hans Bellmer, known for his unsettling and often controversial works exploring the human body and its transformations. This piece, executed in pencil on paper, depicts a disturbingly intimate scene with figures intertwined in an unsettling embrace, highlighting the artist's fascination with the grotesque and the erotic. The work's unsettling imagery reflects Bellmer's interest in the subconscious and the darker aspects of human nature, pushing boundaries of artistic expression.