The artwork titled “Match Woman” was created by Francis Picabia between 1924 and 1925. It is a collage and oil on canvas composition, measuring 90 x 70 cm and is considered part of the Surrealism art movement. This portrait is privately owned.
The artwork features an abstract representation of a woman’s head and shoulders. The background is a gradient of soothing blue and green hues. The woman’s face and shoulders are outlined and filled with light, pastel tones. Matches and collage elements are innovatively integrated to form parts of the facial features and hair. The eyes are reduced to minimalist, thin lines, and the lips are portrayed as an abstract geometric shape. There is a sense of calm conveyed through the soft color palette and the fluid lines that frame the figure. This piece is emblematic of Picabia’s experimental approach within the Surrealist movement.