The artwork, titled “Girl in Bathtub,” was created by Saul Steinberg in 1949. It belongs to the art movements of Expressionism and Surrealism and is categorized under the genre of installation art.
In the artwork, a drawn female figure with curly hair is depicted reclining in a bathtub filled with water. The simplicity of the line drawing contrasts with the realistic setting of the bathtub and bathroom fixtures, creating a surreal and whimsical composition. The image captures a moment of quiet reflection, blending the imaginative with the mundane, and exemplifies Steinberg’s unique ability to imbue ordinary scenes with a touch of enigmatic charm. The woman’s body, sketched in minimalistic lines, merges with the water, her expression serene and understated, further enhancing the surreal quality of the piece. The juxtaposition of the black-and-white photograph with the drawn figure creates a compelling interplay between reality and fantasy.
