The artwork titled “Female nude in the garden” by Pablo Picasso, dated 1934, is an exemplar of Surrealism, depicted in oil on canvas. Measuring 162 x 130 cm, this piece fits within the nude painting (nu) genre and is currently housed at the Musée Picasso in Paris, France.
The artwork reveals a female form in repose, rendered in a style characteristic of Picasso’s unique interpretation of the human body. With bold contours and simplified, curvilinear shapes, the figure is both abstract and sensually organic. The background suggests a lush garden setting, with flower-like forms that possibly imply a sense of fecundity and natural beauty. The dominant colors are shades of green and pink, creating a vivid contrast that accentuates the sensuality of the figure while also merging it with the garden environment. The painting’s synthetic cubist aspect is blended with surrealist elements, reconciling reality with the unconscious.
