The artwork titled “Nude woman with turkish bonnet” was created by the illustrious artist Pablo Picasso in the year 1955. It is an oil on canvas piece, measuring 116 by 89 centimeters, which showcases the distinctive styles of Cubism and Naïve Art (Primitivism). As a nude painting (nu), this piece is part of a genre deeply explored by Picasso throughout his career. The artwork is currently housed in the Georges Pompidou Center located in Paris, France.
The artwork presents a stylized representation of a female figure, rendered with the geometric fragmentation and abstraction characteristic of Picasso’s Cubist period. An array of bold colors accentuates the figure against a relatively subdued background. The woman is depicted with dislocated features that appear to be viewed from various angles simultaneously. Picasso’s use of Primitivism is also evident through the simplified forms and expressive quality that imbue the figure with a primal energy. Her turkish bonnet is elaborately patterned, adding an exotic flair to the composition.
This piece stands as a testament to Picasso’s ongoing exploration of form and perspective, challenging the traditional portrayal of the human body in art and contributing to the evolving narrative of modern art during the mid-20th century.
