“Birth of Love (2nd Version)” is an artwork by Eric Fischl, created in 1987. This piece is part of the Contemporary Realism movement and falls within the genre of genre painting.
The artwork presents a striking and emotionally evocative scene composed in a triptych arrangement. It features a nocturnal setting with dark, subdued tones, save for a few areas illuminated by warm light. Central to the composition is a golden-lit nude female figure standing atop a car’s trunk, her posture and position suggesting a moment of significance or revelation. Surrounding this focal point, other figures are semi-clad, partially obscured by shadows, and engage in ambiguous, possibly symbolic activities. In the backdrop, a house stands quietly under the night sky, serving as a silent witness to the tableau unfolding in its yard. The use of light and shadow, coupled with the subject matter, imbues the artwork with a sense of narrative suspense and psychological depth, characteristic of Fischl’s exploration of suburban themes and human relationships.