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

"The Doll (Maquette for The Doll's Games)" (1938) by Hans Bellmer is a striking depiction of a disjointed, fragmented doll figure. The doll lies sprawled across a wooden floor, limbs twisted in an unnatural pose. The surreal and unsettling nature of the work reflects Bellmer's fascination with the female form and the exploration of its manipulation and distortion. This maquette, a small-scale model, served as a study for a larger installation, highlighting the artist's meticulous approach to his subject.