The artwork “Jacqueline with Flowers” by Pablo Picasso was created in 1954. It is an oil on canvas, measuring 116 cm by 88.5 cm, and it exemplifies the Cubist movement to which Picasso greatly contributed. This portrait is part of the collection at the Musée Picasso in Paris, France, and features his muse and second wife Jacqueline Roque.
The artwork presents a stylized portrait of a female figure, Jacqueline, with several discernible characteristics of Cubist style, such as the fragmented and angular representation of the subject’s face and body. Picasso’s use of bold colors and sharp lines adds to the unique abstraction of the piece. The backdrop includes flowers and leaves, contrasting with the solid colors of her clothing and the background. Despite the distortive techniques typical of Cubism, the subject’s poise and grace are maintained, underscored by the presence of the delicate flowers. The portrait’s composition is a testament to Picasso’s skill in balancing abstraction with representational elements to convey a sense of identity and emotion.
