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Cécile Reims Takes on Bellmer's Engraving Challenge in 1966

other · 2026-04-23

In 1966, Cécile Reims, who had not engraved for several years, was asked to interpret Hans Bellmer's drawings. The difficulty of Bellmer's work became a challenge and a source of pleasure for her.

Key facts

  • Cécile Reims had stopped engraving for several years before 1966.
  • In 1966, she was asked to be the interpreter of Hans Bellmer.
  • The difficulty of Bellmer's drawings was a challenge for Reims.
  • The challenge was a source of jouissance for Reims.

Entities

Artists

  • Cécile Reims
  • Hans Bellmer

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