Bust of woman (1931) by Pablo Picasso

Bust of woman - Pablo Picasso - 1931

Artwork Information

TitleBust of woman
ArtistPablo Picasso
Date1931
Dimensions77.5 x 42 cm
Art MovementSurrealism

About Bust of woman

The artwork titled “Bust of Woman” was created by the renowned artist Pablo Picasso in the year 1931. This sculpture stands as an exemplification of the Surrealist movement, which sought to channel the unconscious as a means to unlock the power of the imagination. The dimensions of this sculptural piece measure 77.5 by 42 cm. The genre of the artwork is sculpture, and it presents a three-dimensional form that represents the female figure in an abstract and stylistically distorted fashion.

The sculpture depicts a woman’s bust, characterized by Picasso’s distinctive style of abstracted and simplified forms. The face is composed of smooth curvilinear shapes, with a rounded head and a long, slender nose that divide the visage almost symmetrically. Eyes are represented with minimalist lines and shapes, conveying an expression that is both enigmatic and engaging. The shoulders and chest are suggested rather than fully defined, with uneven textural qualities that lend the sculpture an organic, tactile presence. Despite the fragmentation and abstraction, the artwork captures the essence of its subject with a powerful presence, inviting viewers to explore the depths of its surreal distortion.

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