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Pierre Klossowski — Roberte & Neptune
Pierre Klossowski

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

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Pierre Klossowski, 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
Year
1983
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, 20th Century, Transgressive Imagery, Dreamlike Mood, Erotic Art, Mythological Subject, Male Artist, French Artist, Narrative Scene, Figurative Drawing, Cult Figure, Mythological Scene, Monochromatic, Surrealist, Pencil On Paper

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