The Woman at the Cathedral (1948) by Hans Bellmer

The Woman at the Cathedral - Hans Bellmer - 1948

Artwork Information

TitleThe Woman at the Cathedral
ArtistHans Bellmer
Date1948
Art MovementSurrealism

About The Woman at the Cathedral

“The Woman at the Cathedral,” created by Hans Bellmer in 1948, is a work that belongs to the Surrealism movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. The artwork exhibits a complex and thought-provoking composition typical of Bellmer’s surrealistic approach.

The artwork depicts a surreal and intricate scene, characterized by detailed, surrealist linework. The central figure appears to be a woman, though she is rendered in an abstract and distorted manner, blending elements of human anatomy with dreamlike forms. To her left, what seems to be a cathedral rises, constructed with exaggerated and fantastical architectural elements. The interplay between the human figure and the structure creates a sense of eerie and otherworldly harmony. Such meticulous and imaginative depiction aligns with the overarching themes of the Surrealist art movement, evoking a sense of disquiet and fascination.

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