“First Love,” created by the artist Alina Szapocznikow in 1954, is a sculpture belonging to the Expressionism art movement. The artwork exemplifies the genre of sculpture and exhibits the profound emotional essence characteristic of Expressionism.
The sculpture portrays a female figure in a seated position, her knees bent, and her gaze directed forward. The figure’s body is rendered with an elongated neck and simplified forms, emphasizing raw, emotional expression over strict anatomical accuracy. The texture of the sculpture appears rough, retaining the marks of the artist’s hands, which adds a tactile, almost visceral quality to the piece. This evocative depiction communicates a sense of introspection and vulnerability, emblematic of Szapocznikow’s expressive style.
