The artwork titled “Untitled (The Square Ball [The Cube])” by Hans Bellmer, created between 1935 and 1945, falls within the genre of sketch and study. The artwork’s primary form is a contemplative exploration of shapes and abstract human forms, rendered in a fine linear and stippled technique.
The focal point of the artwork presents an amorphous mass that appears almost anthropomorphic, seemingly composed of intertwined limbs and torsos, though abstracted to an extent that it resists immediate identification. This central figure is meticulously detailed with a combination of delicate lines and intricate stippling, imparting a textural depth to its surface. Positioned behind this form, there is a lightly sketched geometric cube, providing a contrasting sense of structure against the organic complexity in the foreground. Additionally, a small, detailed representation of a shaded cube is located towards the lower left corner of the composition, emphasizing the play between dimensions and perspectives. The overall composition exudes a surreal and enigmatic quality, characteristic of Bellmer’s artistic exploration during this period.