
Roberte & Neptune
1983
A masterful pencil drawing by Pierre Klossowski depicting the enigmatic figure of Roberte in an encounter with the god Neptune, rendered with the artist's characteristic blend of mythological grandeur and transgressive eroticism. Klossowski's meticulous draughtsmanship brings forth a sense of theatrical tension, with sinuous lines evoking both classical antiquity and the charged, dreamlike atmosphere that defines his singular vision. The work exemplifies his lifelong obsession with the interplay between the sacred and the profane, filtered through the recurring presence of Roberte, his iconic muse and literary creation.
- Medium
- pencil on paper
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
March 10, 2017
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