“Amputee with Peg Leg,” created by Louise Bourgeois in 1998 in the United States, belongs to the Confessional Art movement. This artwork, which is a sketch and study, represents a thoughtful exploration of personal and emotional themes through its minimalistic style.
The artwork depicts a figure drawn in a simple and elegant line style. This figure is missing one arm and is fitted with a mechanical peg leg, suggesting themes of loss and adaptation. Notably, the missing arm has a red highlight, drawing the viewer’s attention and possibly signifying pain or injury. The figure is dressed in a garment that resembles a long coat or shirt, buttoned down the front. The stance is slightly tilted, adding a dynamic quality to the composition. The overall simplicity of the lines emphasizes the profound subject matter, inviting viewers to contemplate the personal and emotional narrative behind the figure’s form.
