The artwork titled “Bare Stripped Bride,” created by Marcel Duchamp in 1968 in Milan, Italy, is a striking piece rendered using the mediums of aquatint, etching, and paper. This artwork is part of the Expressionism movement and falls under the genre of genre painting. It belongs to the series “The Large Glass and Related Works, with Nine Etchings by Marcel Duchamp on the Theme of The Lovers,” an exploration of complex themes and artistic expressions.
The artwork portrays a simplistic and minimalistic depiction of a figure, possibly a bride, kneeling in a position of contemplation or sorrow. The figure’s outline is delicately etched, with the faintest suggestion of the form, emphasizing vulnerability and exposure. Surrounding the figure, the background is presented in a soft, muted tone, perhaps symbolizing an ethereal or dreamlike state. The piece uses a limited color palette, focusing on the contrast between the subject and its void-like surroundings, exemplifying the Expressionist interest in evoking emotional responses and exploring human experiences through minimalist yet impactful visual expressions.
