1908-1909
Seated Female Nude
Pablo Ruiz y PicassoSpanish, 1881 - 1973
The figure is a solid form, painted with a terracotta and gray palette suggestive of sculpture. The surrounding space, by contrast, seems planed or thinned out, and the rose rectangle in the five-sided polygon between the knees only faintly evokes a seat.
This composition addresses an overarching theme of Picasso’s art at this time: how to tip the balance from the illusion of a three-dimensional form to a more abstract type of picture-making.
This record is part of an ongoing effort to share accurate and evolving information. If you notice anything we should improve, we welcome your feedback at [email protected]
Images on this site are shared for educational use. For image rights, permissions, or to learn more about image rights and access, email [email protected]