Le grand transparent 1947

"Le grand transparent" is a 1947 artwork by French artist Jacques Hérold. Hérold, known for his surrealist and abstract works, uses a dark and fragmented style to portray a mysterious figure. This figure, possibly a woman, appears skeletal and wears a wide, unsettling smile. Her form is partially obscured, suggesting a hidden truth. The use of black and white dominates, emphasizing the dramatic and unsettling nature of the composition, leaving the viewer to contemplate the meaning behind the fragmented imagery.