“Children in Tub” is a sketch and study created by Louise Bourgeois in 1994 in the United States. It belongs to the Confessional Art movement. The artwork depicts a modest indoor scene where two children are in a bathtub, set against a straightforward, uncluttered background. One child stands upright in the tub, cross-armed and looking towards the other child, who is seated in the tub, reaching out for something unseen. The details in the artwork are minimalist, emphasizing the forms and expressions of the children rather than the environment. An open set of shelves with various household items can be seen in the background, and a partial view of a towel or drapery hangs above the tub, adding a touch of domestic familiarity to the scene. This representation captures a moment of mundane domesticity with a touch of introspection, characteristic of Bourgeois’ confessional and emotionally resonant style.
