The artwork titled “Birth,” created by Louise Bourgeois in 1994 in the United States, belongs to the Conceptual Art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork depicts an abstract representation of a female figure giving birth, featuring pronounced facial expressions and simplified anatomical forms. The top part of the composition includes the head of the mother with a serene yet contemplative expression, while from her midsection emerges the head and body of a newborn. The figures are drawn in a stylized manner with bold, flowing lines that emphasize the interconnectedness of their forms, highlighting themes of creation, life, and the intimate connection between mother and child. The use of simplicity in detail and the monochromatic palette further accentuate the conceptual nature of the artwork.
