%C2%A9 Estate of Pablo Picasso %2F Artists Rights Society %28ARS%29%2C New York
Woman by the Sea, 1922
Pablo Picassoexpand_more
Oil on canvasexpand_more
Bequest of Putnam Dana McMillanexpand_more 61.36.24
On View in Gallery 371expand_more
Picasso took an interest in classical art, specifically that of the Hellenistic period (323–31 BCE), such as the Venus de Milo. Here he imitated a sculptural form on a two-dimensional surface by modeling with light and shadow. He deliberately distorted the forms of the body, foreshortening the figure and compressing space and depth. The woman’s dark, wavy hair, serene expression, languid pose, and draped dress all reflect Hellenistic Greek influence. Isolation against a barren background accentuates her massiveness, making her presence overpowering.
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- Title
- Woman by the Sea
- Artist Life
- (active France), 1881–1973
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 61.36.24
- Curator Approved
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